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NBCUniversal

Master Control Operator

Stamford, CT · On-site

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies ... Perform ingest and quality control duties for on-air content airing on sports networks. * Work well ...

Digital Remedy

Master Control Operator

El Paso, TX · On-site

We are excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media ... Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout. * Monitor equipment for performance / device ...

Digital Remedy

Master Control Operator

Flint, MI · On-site

We are excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media ... Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout. * Monitor equipment for performance / device ...

Digital Remedy

Master Control Operator

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We are excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media ... Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout. * Monitor equipment for performance / device ...

Digital Remedy

Master Control Operator

Hunt Valley, MD

$18.50 - $19/hr

We are excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media ... Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout. * Monitor equipment for performance / device ...

LiveKit

Senior Software Engineer, Media Backend

$200K - $300K/yr

Recordings, ingest from arbitrary sources, exports to wherever a session needs to land, format and ... You have experience building and operating production media processing services at scale * You have ...

Gravity Media

Jr TOC Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$26.44 - $28.84/hr

Assisting other departments with the signals/feeds and the ingesting of media. * Assist with team ... ingest/transfers, coordinate the "goodnighting" of transmission services, normalize plant, make ...

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How much do media ingest operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for media ingest operator in the United States is $28.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Media Ingest Operator job?

A Media Ingest Operator is responsible for receiving, processing, and managing media files for broadcasting or digital distribution. They ensure that video, audio, and other media assets are correctly formatted, labeled, and stored within a media management system. This role often involves quality control, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with broadcast standards. Media Ingest Operators work closely with editors, producers, and technical teams to maintain smooth media workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Media Ingest Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Media Ingest Operator, you need a solid understanding of digital media formats, attention to detail, and experience with video or audio file management, often supported by a relevant degree or technical training. Familiarity with media asset management (MAM) systems, broadcast automation software, and industry-standard codecs is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These qualities are crucial for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient preparation and delivery of media content for broadcast or digital platforms.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Media Ingest Operator?

A Media Ingest Operator is primarily responsible for receiving, preparing, and transferring video and audio files into a company’s media management system. On a typical day, you might check incoming files for technical issues, transcode content into appropriate formats, add metadata, and ensure that media assets are correctly categorized for easy access by production teams. You’ll frequently collaborate with editors, producers, and IT staff to ensure media is ready for use on tight deadlines. Attention to technical quality and organization is essential, as your work directly impacts the efficiency and success of broadcasting or content delivery workflows.

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Infographic showing various Media Ingest Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 23% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 3% Contract, 5% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,061 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Media Operations Specialist (Contract to Hire)

Quanta Services Management Partnership

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

New

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About Us
Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We're building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.
Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.
About this Role
Quanta Services is seeking a Media Operations Specialist to join our Marketing team in Houston, Texas, reporting to the Creative Director. This role owns and optimizes Quanta's media library as an intelligence-grade asset - ensuring that footage, photography, interviews, event content, and finished deliverables are findable, structured, and ready to feed production teams across Quanta and its operating companies. The Media Operations Specialist lives on the cutting edge of AI in media, evaluating new tools, integrating them into daily workflow, and using AI-assisted prep work to tee up projects for editors so the team moves faster than the work demands. This is a contributing production team member, not a siloed specialist - the media library is the primary domain, but the role optimizes AI workflows that lift the whole team and steps into production and editing needs when the work calls for it.
What You'll Do
Library & Platform Ownership
  • Own Quanta's media library end to end - server, DAM, Vimeo, and adjacent stores - ensuring naming conventions, folder structure, taxonomy, and access controls are designed and consistently maintained;
  • Treat the library as a living asset that continues to develop as the team and work grow; and
  • Centralize media for internal stakeholders, contractors, and operating company teams to maximize the value of each file and support leadership goals across the organization.

AI-Ready Metadata, Taxonomy & Media Sourcing
  • Build and maintain the schemas, vocabularies, and tagging conventions that make the library searchable by humans and machines;
  • Apply AI tools for transcription, scene detection, automated tagging, and retrieval so the library surfaces answers before stakeholders ask; and
  • Own the team's AI media stack - evaluate, integrate, configure, and train the team on new tools as they emerge, and partner with the Creative Director on adoption decisions.

Editorial Curation & Assistant Editing
  • Watch footage with a story brain on - surface material with editorial value, build curated reels, and tee up content for future projects;
  • Use AI tools to prep projects for editors, including transcribing interviews, building selects, generating rough cuts, and surfacing relevant archive footage; and
  • Produce editor-ready handoffs that multiply editor capacity, with the ability to edit directly as needed.

Content & Capability Reels
  • Keep Quanta's screens and capability reels current by sourcing, producing, and refreshing media for the first floor screen, fifth floor screen, job site footage, and conference and trade show string-outs; and
  • Actively identify new media to integrate across the Quanta library.

Ingest, DIT & Quality Control
  • Set the standards for ingest and DIT - checksums, format compliance, and metadata - and oversee shared execution with the production team;
  • Provide occasional on-set support for high-stakes shoots; and
  • Apply QC as a consistent habit throughout - naming, metadata, format, archival hygiene, and removal of safety-flagged shots - catching issues upstream before they propagate.

Workflow Documentation
  • Codify ingest, organization, retrieval, and AI workflows into clear SOPs that Quanta and its operating company teams can rely on; and
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring
What You'll Bring
Required Education and Experience
  • 3 or more years of experience in digital asset management, media operations, or a closely related discipline;
  • Demonstrated experience managing media libraries at scale across video, photo, and audio;
  • Working knowledge of metadata schemas and controlled vocabulary design;
  • Experience with DIT and ingest workflows;
  • Working proficiency in editing tools including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve;
  • Working editorial eye with the ability to identify story potential in raw footage and prepare content for downstream creative use; and
  • Active interest in the AI media landscape with concrete examples of tools evaluated, adopted, or built into workflows.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Background in story-driven editing, brand storytelling, or documentary content curation preferred;
  • Experience integrating DAM and asset systems with adjacent tools via API or automation preferred;
  • Formal or self-taught training in library science, archival studies, or information management a plus; and
  • Exposure to energy infrastructure or trade-industry media environments a plus.

Licenses / Certifications
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Travel Requirements
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: Approximately 1-3 trips per year for select major productions
Overnight required: Yes
Physical Demands
Stationary Position: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching: Seldom
Climb: Seldom
Kneel: Seldom
Grab: Seldom
Bend: Seldom
Lift/carry over: 25 LBS (equipment and production gear)
Vision: Constantly
Hearing: Frequently
Working Conditions
Wet or Humid: Seldom
Working near or on moving mechanical parts: N/A
Working near or on heavy machinery: N/A
Working in high places: Seldom
Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A
Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom
Work with Electricity: N/A
Work with explosives: N/A
Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
Loud noise conditions (above 87dB): Seldom
Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions: On-set work may take place in industrial or outdoor environments; PPE required as applicable
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

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