Job Description
Job Title: Broadcast Operations Specialist Location: Centennial, CO (Onsite) Pay Rate: $24/hour Duration: 6-month contract (potential for full-time conversion) Position Overview A leading media and entertainment organization is seeking a Broadcast Operations Specialist to support on-air operations during a major systems migration. This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless broadcast execution, maintaining programming quality, and supporting live and pre-recorded content across multiple channels. Key Responsibilities Support on-air operations during a large-scale systems migration, including programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, and event preparation Monitor live and pre-recorded programming to ensure accurate and high-quality broadcast output Maintain and update on-air playlists, executing program, commercial, and marketing changes using broadcast automation systems Support live event workflows and contingency operations as needed Oversee commercial integration, ensuring smooth execution of commercial breaks during live and taped programming Monitor multiple channel streams simultaneously, ensuring continuous availability and identifying discrepancies Verify readiness of all programming materials prior to on-air playout to ensure continuity Act as a final checkpoint for broadcast quality, identifying and resolving audio, video, captioning, and signal issues Collaborate with operations teams and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve on-air issues quickly and effectively Communicate clearly with production teams to execute playlist or programming adjustments Perform additional duties to support Network Operations Center objectives as assigned Qualifications Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma with relevant certification, or Associate’s Degree in Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Foundational knowledge of television production, broadcast operations, or technical production (news, sports, or entertainment) Additional Requirements Must be willing to work onsite in Centennial, CO Must be available to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation Must be comfortable viewing a wide range of content, including mature or sensitive material Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.