What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Control Operator position at KSE Media?
Job Title: Master Control Operator
Department: Master Control
Business Unit: KSE Media/Altitude
Location: Centennial, CO
Reports To: Director, Operations
Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly– Non-Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Radio (Kool 105), Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature of Work:
This position oversees origination of broadcasts in a multi-channel environment. Responsible for monitoring the quality and accuracy of the on-air product, timing out logs and troubleshooting issues. Ensuring all required elements are broadcast at the specified time and reporting any discrepancies.
Examples of work performed:
Department: Master Control
Business Unit: KSE Media/Altitude
Location: Centennial, CO
Reports To: Director, Operations
Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly– Non-Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Radio (Kool 105), Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature of Work:
This position oversees origination of broadcasts in a multi-channel environment. Responsible for monitoring the quality and accuracy of the on-air product, timing out logs and troubleshooting issues. Ensuring all required elements are broadcast at the specified time and reporting any discrepancies.
Examples of work performed:
- Responsible for manipulation of daily channel logs, adherence to programming protocols and reporting of playout and shift activities, errors and discrepancies.
- Participate in training programs for technical development related to equipment, software, workflow changes and or company policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoot techniques related to channel playout systems and procedures in order to rapidly and efficiently predict, avoid and correct problems.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.
Ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
Minimum
- High School diploma or GED
- Two or four years of previous master control experience
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast or a related field
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Functional knowledge and experience in broadcast production and network operational workflows. Knowledge of how other departmental activities integrate with, rely on and or support master control operations.
- Operational knowledge of broadcast production equipment and technologies related to master control operations and network channel origination including but not limited to: production switchers and routers, VTRs, server based ingest/recording/playback devices and related software applications, channel automation software, network branding devices and associated keyer control systems, intercoms, etc.
- A solid understanding of broadcast production techniques related to audio, video signal and related meta-data measurement, manipulation, playout and monitoring.
- Experience in problem solving and troubleshooting techniques related to channel playout systems and procedures in order to rapidly and efficiently predict, avoid and correct problems.
- Effective communication skills with all departments, staff and clients in order to communicate potential, real and or related issues, concerns or problems with content or network delivery.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software programs; Word and Excel preferred
- Strong personal organization, prioritization, time management and planning skills are required.
Compensation
- Base hourly range $18.81 -$22.00 per hour
Benefits Include
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K plan/employer match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $19 - $22
