Broadcast Operations Specialist - $24 p/hour (Centennial)

Job Title: Broadcast Operations SpecialistLocation: Centennial, CO (Onsite)Pay Rate: $24/hourDuration: 6-month contract (potential for full-time conversion)Position OverviewA 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport on-air operations during a large-scale systems migration, including programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, and event preparationMonitor live and pre-recorded programming to ensure accurate and high-quality broadcast outputMaintain and update on-air playlists, executing program, commercial, and marketing changes using broadcast automation systemsSupport live event workflows and contingency operations as neededOversee commercial integration, ensuring smooth execution of commercial breaks during live and taped programmingMonitor multiple channel streams simultaneously, ensuring continuous availability and identifying discrepanciesVerify readiness of all programming materials prior to on-air playout to ensure continuityAct as a final checkpoint for broadcast quality, identifying and resolving audio, video, captioning, and signal issuesCollaborate with operations teams and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve on-air issues quickly and effectivelyCommunicate clearly with production teams to execute playlist or programming adjustmentsPerform additional duties to support Network Operations Center objectives as assignedQualificationsBasic Qualifications:High School Diploma with relevant certification, or Associate's Degree in Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceFoundational knowledge of television production, broadcast operations, or technical production (news, sports, or entertainment)Additional RequirementsMust be willing to work onsite in Centennial, COMust be available to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operationMust be comfortable viewing a wide range of content, including mature or sensitive materialMust be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.