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PT Production Assistant / Master Control Operator-November 2024
Salinas
Nov 4, 2025
About PT Production Assistant / Master Control Operator

  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.

  ABOUT US

  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.

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