Production Assistant / Master Control Operator

Job Description

Production Assistant / Master Control Operator (Part Time)

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, is looking for 2 for Part Time Production Assistant/Master Control Operators, who are self-motivated, detail oriented, organized multi-tasking team players. They will be responsible for
operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics, and video equipment as related to live broadcasts and post-production. C andidates 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. The candidates will generally work 24-30 hours per week and must be available for morning and weekend shifts.

Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinate live and taped programming for broadcast
• Work also includes AVID editing (non-linear) for news and website content.
• Maintain professional appearance of studio/sets.
• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, network, and local programming
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Operate Harris Automation equipment
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Observing transmitters and taking readings
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists.
• Report's equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Experience Requirements:
• Must have computer and software experience
• Non-linear editing experience a plus.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements:
• Attention to details is imperative and able to multi-task
• Non-linear editing experience
• 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.

Education:
• Technical school or completion of college level technical courses a plus.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzk0e1-3-137-170-183-42 in your application.