Production Assistant

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central part of Hearst Televisionis looking for aProduction Assistant who isself-motivated detail oriented organized multi-tasking team will be responsible foroperating robotic cameras teleprompter and video equipment as related to live broadcasts and post-production. Candidatewill 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. Thisposition involves ingesting commercials and programs timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. The candidatewill generally work 40 hours per week and must be available for morning and weekend shifts. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Floor directing camera/studio operator and digital editing
• Coordinate live and taped programming for broadcast
• 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
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• In person attendance required

Requirements:

• Must have computer and software experience
• 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.
• 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.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet you and your familys needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $43000and $ 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 range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.