Hearst Communications Salinas , CA 93901
Posted 3 weeks ago
KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, in Salinas, California, is looking for a Part Time Production Assistant/Master Control Operator, who is self-motivated, detail oriented, organized multi-tasking team player. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics, and video equipment as related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will also be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring, ingesting, and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This position involves ingesting commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. You generally work 20-24 hours per week and must be available for morning and weekend shifts. You will report to the Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate live and taped programming for broadcast
AVID editing (non-linear) for news and website content
Maintain professional appearance of studio/sets
Maintain on air operation to include running commercials, network, and local programming
Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals
Operate Harris Automation equipment
Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
Observe transmitters and taking readings
Execute, edit, update, and append playlists
Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
Requirements:
Must have computer and software experience
Non-linear editing experience
Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus
Attention to details is imperative and able to multi-task
Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions a plus
Bilingual a plus
Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements
Related military training and experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
The salary for this role is $20 per hour. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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