Summary
Location
Bristol
Type
full-time
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About this role
Major 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
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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 with Cloud Automation Playout System – AMAGI CLOUDPORT (A PLUS)
- 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)
Other facts
About Sinclair Broadcast Group
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.
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At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives.
We serve the communities where we live and work through meaningful connections, trusted reporting and principled journalism.
Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment is to track the truth, providing context and perspective in our reporting, and serving our communities with valuable and, at times, life-saving information. We value our viewers and our journalists who work hard each day to serve the communities in which they live. Our stations have been honored with more than 3,000 awards for their work over the last 6 years, including 200+ Edward R. Murrow Awards and 500+ Emmy Awards.
Outside of News, our content strategy is driven by AMP Media, the company’s overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide.
In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs
What you'll do
- Supervise the daily operations of the Media Operations Center and support the team during live events. Assist with training and implementation of new processes while acting as a liaison between various departments.
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