Hybrid Master Control & Live Newscast Director

HEARST STATIONS INC; Salinas (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television's KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central is seeking a Master Control Operator / Newscast Director in a hybrid role. The position focuses on Master Control operations, monitoring multiple program streams, executing automation playlists, and ensuring FCC compliance while supporting live newscasts.

You will work with Florical Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, and other broadcast systems, learn directing, and collaborate with producers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with Windows-based applications and broadcast software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced live production.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to identify and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple television program streams to ensure high-quality on-air presentation.
• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Execute, edit, and maintain automation playlists.
• Operate Florical automation and related broadcast systems.
• Acquire, ingest, and prepare programming, commercials, and promotional content for air.
• Maintain FCC compliance, EAS monitoring, and broadcast logs.
• Direct live and recorded newscasts with automated systems.
• Collaborate with producers, technical staff, and newsroom personnel.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and report problems promptly.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Multitask under pressure

Windows-based software

Organization & detail

Teamwork & communication

Flexible scheduling

Reliability & attendance

Tools

Florical Automation

ENPS

Bitcentral

VIZ RT graphics

Imagine Nexio

Job description

Hearst Television's KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central is seeking a Master Control Operator / Newscast Director in a hybrid role. The position focuses on Master Control operations, monitoring multiple program streams, executing automation playlists, and ensuring FCC compliance while supporting live newscasts.

You will work with Florical Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, and other broadcast systems, learn directing, and collaborate with producers and engineers.