Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central 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.
• 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.