Master Control Supervisor

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Bristol, VA

About The Position

In your role as Supervisor of Master Control, you will support the playout and origination of CW/MyNet Stations that are broadcasting on our new Cloud-Base Master Control Platform. In this position, you will provide leadership, guidance and development on a team of Master Control Operators. You will assist with training and skills development for members of your team.

Requirements

3+ Years experience as Master Control Operator or Technicians in Master Control and Ingest Areas of Television and Content Media Companies.
Experience with On Air Master Control Automation Systems
Experience in troubleshooting operational issues (Playout, Media, Caption, etc.).
Experience with digital workflows and digital video technologies.
Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution.
Experience in Switching Live Local News and Sporting Events. (A MUST)
Experience in Local Station Operations.
Available to work any shift in a 24/7 Operation as well as holidays and weekends.
Excellent Writing Skills of Technical Operating Procedures. (A MUST)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cloud Automation Playout System – AMAGI CLOUDPORT (A PLUS)

Responsibilities

Supervise the “day to day” operations of the Media Operations Center
Support the team during Live Local News and Local/Network Sports Events.
Assist the Sr. Manager of the Media Operation Center with the creation, training, implementation of new processes and workflows.
Support and in cases, oversee training initiatives for Master Control Operators
Act as a liaison for the group between clients and partners in order to strengthen partnerships with Master Control (Station General Manager, Traffic Department, On Air Promotion, Programming, Engineering, etc.).
Perform the duties of Master Control Operator when needed
Consistently check in with staff and update regularly about workflow processes and changes made for the “day to day”
Ensure completion of daily tasks
Actively participate in developing positive employee relations
Prepare performance evaluations, writing and participating in yearly reviews
Take responsibility for the work environment, both culturally and physically
Manage staffing needs to include attendance issues, resolving Call-Ins and all unscheduled shifts.
Assist with special projects as necessary
Approach operations and resourcing using an agile and lean mindset.
Compile data and/or generate reports, as needed.