Senior Manager, Master Control

Job Description

Are you a visionary leader ready to oversee the heartbeat of broadcast operations? As Master Control Hub Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall vision, mission, and service delivery of our master control operation while leading a team of skilled operators. This role offers the opportunity to shape operational excellence, ensure flawless signal delivery, and create an environment where both your team and internal customers thrive. If you're passionate about broadcast technology and team leadership, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Responsible for master control operations including program monitoring and logs, signal monitoring, quality assurance checks and discrepancy reporting.
• Foster an environment that ensures all of our internal customers have a consistent experience.
• Motivate and manage a staff of professional, master control operators.
• Forecasting and monitor of capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets in conjunction with the hub assistant manager and related departments.
• Oversee the evaluation of equipment prior to purchase.
• Oversee the implementation of a WAN outage, or other technical trouble recovery procedure for each station. Once created, schedule, track, and execute the recovery procedure.
• Communicate professionally with individuals within and outside of the master control hub: communicate on a frequent basis with all other departments.
• Maintain good personnel labor relations. Identify training needs, motivate and develop staff to meet the on-going and future needs of the master control hub.
• Communicate with top level management.
• Perform management and supervisory duties associated with master control team including staffing, onboarding, training, expectation setting, work assignments, scheduling, performance management, coaching and development, enforcing policies and monitoring work flow.
• Train and prepare the master control hub assistant manager to perform some essential duties when the hub manager is not available.
• Works with the hub assistant manager to quickly investigate, resolve and report results to all parties concerned for escalated on-air issues.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 7+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Understand a centralized, remotely controlled (HUB) environment is required
• Expert knowledge of all functions and responsibilities of television master control
• Understand transmitter parameters and FCC requirements
• Working knowledge of the departments within a television station
• Sound judgment, with business implications in mind
• Must be able to perform under exact deadlines
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Indianapolis, Indiana offers the perfect blend of Midwestern charm and big-city amenities. As the state capital and largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis is known for its vibrant downtown, world-class museums including the renowned Children's Museum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, and a thriving cultural scene. Sports enthusiasts will love being home to the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, host of the legendary Indy 500. The city boasts an affordable cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, and an impressive food scene featuring everything from farm-to-table restaurants to international cuisine. With extensive parks and greenways, including the popular Monon Trail and White River State Park, outdoor recreation is always within reach. Indianapolis combines professional opportunities with a high quality of life, making it an ideal place to build your career and call home.
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SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

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