Master Control Operator

Job Title: Master Control Operator

Department: Master Control

Business Unit: KSE Media/Altitude

Location: Centennial, CO

Reports To: Director, Operations

Employment Type: Full Time \u2013 Hourly\u2013 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:

• 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

All applicants for employment at KSE may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections, or who are pregnant, may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

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.

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