Master Control Operator Jobs in California

A Master Control Operator (MCO) plays a crucial role in the broadcasting industry by ensuring seamless transmission of television and radio programs. They monitor and control the quality of content being broadcast, ensuring the correct sequence of shows, commercials, and other content. MCOs also troubleshoot any transmission errors and coordinate with various departments to rectify them timely. They manage the logs for all broadcast transmissions and ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.

Key skills for a Master Control Operator include attention to detail, strong technical expertise, ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills. Familiarity with broadcast operations and equipment, and proficiency in relevant software are also essential. A certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers can be beneficial, although not mandatory. Typically, a person may work as a Broadcast Technician, Production Assistant, or Video Editor before advancing to the role of a Master Control Operator.

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Part Time Board Operator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling...

Studio Operator II

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Studio Operator II must have advanced proficiency in the use of all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to; camera jib systems, camera...

Radio Board Operator

  • Burbank, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 15 days ago

Must be available for regular season games related to Sunday NightFootball, Monday Night Football, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and during theNFL Postseason....

Operator 1, Programming Operations - Spectrum News 1

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 17 days ago

Education & Experience: College diploma or university degree in the field of Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, Engineering and/or a minimum 1-3 years equivalent work experience....

Live Broadcast Operator (Project-based)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago

About Us: Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud,...

Master Control Operator

  • Thousand Palms, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • Thousand Palms, CA
  • 29 days ago

News Channel 3 in sunny Palm Springs, California is seeking a full time Master Control Operator to join our Operations Department....

Quality Control Operator [Los Angeles]

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Freelance Quality Control Operator - Big Ten Network OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Sports FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide...

APC Operator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Local Media Operations Department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for an APC Operator to join our team! ABOUT YOU: The candidate must be passionate, driven, Flexible and willing to contribute in...

APC Operator, NBC and Telemundo San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Experience with production switcher operations, manual and automated video and graphics play out, and audio board operations....

Event Technician/Multi-Skilled Operator

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Primary Function We're building a brand-new live events team in the Bay View Area of Mountain View, and we're looking for a skilled Event Technician / Multi-Skilled Operator to join us from the...

Master Control Operator II - Spectrum News 1

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Apply to be a Master Control Operator at Spectrum News....

Freelance Quality Control Operator - Big Ten Network

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporations wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built...

Board Operator/Producer (Part-Time)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

iHeartMedia Markets Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Master Control Operator Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Master Control Operators in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.7%
Master's Degree
12.1%
Associate's Degree
10.8%
High School or GED
7.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
Some College
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Master Control Operators in California
2-4 years
45.4%
4-6 years
23.7%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
8.3%
None
6.3%
6-8 years
2.2%


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