Per Diem Master Control

Job Description

Per Diem Master Control (WGN)

Join a Chicago media company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Nexstar Media, located on the northwest side of Chicago, which includes WGN-TV9, WGN Plus, News Nation, Antenna and Rewind TV has an immediate opening for a Per Diem Engineer with Master Control experience to work in a dynamic broadcast environment.

Responsibilities:
• The successful candidate will be responsible for operating systems and equipment in Master Control, monitoring on-air operations of multiple channels including national networks and local channels.
• Maintain quality control standards while operating and monitoring systems that distribute content via automation, adhering to company guidelines and FCC rules.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of broadcast operations, with the ability to maintain quality and communicate quickly and effectively with various departments.
• Maintain the highest level of quality control using excellent judgement, anticipating problems and engaging support when needed.
• Attention to detail is essential, be able to confirm elements are airing as logged and looking ahead to resolve any potential issues before they occur.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting techniques with effective communication to best convey the issues necessary for resolution.
• Use a combination of both IT and broadcasting operational skills.

The Master Control Operations Technician is responsible for national network feeds and in working with affiliates that may be experiencing technical difficulties. Must be able to operate ancillary on air equipment such as CGs, Emergency Alerts, caption encoders, routers, switchers, various networked workstations and remote operation of transmitters.

Qualifications:
• Three years total experience in either IT or broadcast operations in a professional live media operation required. IT backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Florical or other automation programs is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Comfortable in a collaborative and communicative team environment is important.
• This position requires flexibility in schedule and could include overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.

The position requires membership in the IBEW union and is a per diem position.

If you like team-work, growth, innovative technology, and working in a happy, enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy2q0q-3-144-23-44-42 in your application.