Sinclair

Telecommunications broadcaster operating TV stations.

Master Control Operator

Creative ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHunt Valley, Cockeysville, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least three years of experience in Master Control Operations functions is listed as a plus.
Experience in local television station operations is listed as a plus.
Experience switching live local news and sporting events is listed as a plus.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask while monitoring multiple playlists and video monitors simultaneously are required.
A general understanding of industry regulations and standards for video, audio, captioning, and loudness is required.
Understanding of broadcast technology, including switchers, server playout, automation systems, waveform monitors, and rasterizers, is required.
The ability to communicate effectively, work under stress, and perform as part of a team is required.
Aptitude for operating electronic equipment and the capability to learn specialized applications are required.
Experience with systems and hardware for content ingest, playout, and distribution is required.
Availability to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including holidays and weekends, is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

Operate the multi-channel and multi-brand control point for Sinclair Television Stations in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Operate live events, insert graphics, manipulate playlists, and monitor the television station’s on-air quality to ensure content airs accurately and reflects traffic and programming schedules.
Understand and follow standard operating procedures for various networks, including high-profile live events and disaster recovery.
Modify and verify playlists for current and future broadcast times.
Manipulate playlists for different join-in-progress scenarios.
Monitor on-air material and communicate discrepancies to managers.
Ensure playlist information and media content are accurate, including segment starts and ends, database information, audio and video specifications, secondary events such as GPI, SCTE104, and graphic insertion, content, closed captioning, and active format descriptor.
Ensure proper video routing.
Record, ingest, and prepare content for playout.
Monitor equipment for performance and device failures.
Capture and document network processes, including timing of log elements, program run times, and on-air discrepancies.
Set up and review content prior to scheduled airtime.
Communicate with managers and operators to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
Follow departmental policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of the Amagi CLOUDPORT Automation system is listed as a plus.

Sinclair’s content technology is at the core of our operational excellence. We thrive on innovation and a passion for connecting people with the best local news and sports content. As we grow our content offerings and expand our broadcast, cable, and digital distribution channels, we are embracing modern technologies to fuel that growth. We are excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media systems. Sinclair believes that flexibility and agility will address rapidly changing media environments and we are confident that great people and great technology equal great solutions.

The role of Master Control Operator is responsible for operating the multi-channel and multi-brand control point for Sinclair Television Stations located in Hunt Valley, MD. Duties include, but are not limited to, Live event operations, graphics insertion, playlist manipulation, and monitoring on-air quality of the TV Station to ensure all content airs accurately and reflects the traffic and programming schedules.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Understand and follow standard operating procedures for various networks, including high profile live events and disaster recovery.
Modification and verification of playlists for current and future broadcast times.
Manipulate playlist for the different “join in progress” scenarios.
Consistently monitor on-air material and communicate any discrepancies to Managers.
Consistently ensure that playlist information and media content are accurate, which may include but is not limited to:
SOM/EOM of segments
Database Information
Audio specifications
Video specifications
Secondary events (GPI,SCTE104 and Graphic Insertion)
Content
Closed Captioning
Active Format Descriptor.
Ensure proper video routing.
Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout.
Monitor equipment for performance / device failures.
Capture and document network processes such as timing of log elements, program run times and on air discrepancies.
Setup and review content prior to scheduled airtime.
Communicate effectively with Managers and Operators to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Understand and follow departmental policies.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 Years experience in Master Control Operations functions (A PLUS)
Experience in Local TV Station Operations. (A PLUS)
Experience in Switching Live Local News and Sporting Events. (A PLUS)
Must have great attention to detail and ability to multitask, monitoring multiple playlists and video monitors simultaneously.
General understanding of industry regulations and standards for video, audio, captioning and loudness.
Understanding of broadcast technology such as switchers, server playout, automation systems, waveform monitors and rasterizers.
Ability to communicate effectively, work under stress and perform as part of a team.
Aptitude for operating electronic equipment and the capability to learn specialized applications.
Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution.
Knowledge of Amagi CLOUDPORT Automation system. (A PLUS)
Available to work any shift in a 24/7 Operation as well as holidays and weekends.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $18.50 to $19.00. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

About the Company

Sinclair

Telecommunications broadcaster operating TV stations.

Sinclair Broadcast Group operates television stations across the United States with major network affiliations, regional sports networks, and digital platforms. It monetizes through advertising, retransmission consent fees, and other broadcast services, supported by traditional signals and online content. The company uses NextGen Broadcast (ATSC 3.0) to deliver higher-quality video and interactive datacasting, opening new data-driven revenue opportunities. By combining local stations, sports networks, and digital media, Sinclair aims to grow audience engagement and expand monetization across its multi-channel ecosystem.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cockeysville, MD
Founded: 1986

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