Job Description
Production Assistant Hearst Media Services - 3.5 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $43,000 - $48,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Computer skills Full Job Description KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, is looking for a Production Assistant, who is self-motivated, detail oriented, organized multi-tasking team player. They will be responsible for operating robotic cameras, teleprompter and video equipment as related to live broadcasts and post-production. Candidate 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 candidate will 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 Report's 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 identities. That's 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 Hearst's 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 family's needs The estimated base salary range for this role is between $43,000 and $48,000. 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 range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Degree Level :
