Master Control Operator

Job Description

About Our Team & Job Summary:
Warner Bros. Discovery is the world's #1 pay-tv programmer reaching 2.7 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories, and the Global Technology & Operations team, of which the Master Control Operator is a member, provides the technological infrastructure and operations to ensure that audiences can enjoy WBD's programming around the world and across platforms.

The Master Control Operator will be a hands-on contributor to Master Control Operations providing quality control for and the delivery of the on-air product to affiliates and viewers in a 24/7 broadcast environment. The key focus is to demonstrate job knowledge, organizational skills, and efficient computer skills while monitoring on-air continuity.

About the Job - Core Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Monitor and maintain on-air continuity
• Take appropriate disaster recovery action when necessary
• Verify that program segments start and end clearly
• Verify all commercials, promos, and graphics air as schedule
• Monitor closed captioning, subtitles, and V-Chip for accuracy
• Monitor feeds for correct language distribution
• Have knowledge of broadcast automation systems, video servers, and graphics generators
• All other duties as assigned

About You- Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of events live operations or master control experience
• Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts or Radio/TV/Film preferred
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in computer knowledge
• Must be able to handle high pressure multi-tasking situations while acting in a professional manner
• Broadcast Automation experience preferred
• Familiarity or fluency in another language is a plus
• Must be willing to accommodate a schedule in support of a 24/7 broadcast and live environment including weekends, nights, and holidays
• This position is considered an essential role. This means that during times of inclement weather, emergencies, pandemics, or when access to the workplace may be impeded, that employees in this position are expected to report to work to support business continuity, unless otherwise instructed by their direct manager.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Location
Sterling, VA

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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