Production Operation Manager

Production Operation Manager

Nexstar Media

Description:

The Production Operations Manager is responsible for providing timely technical operations support and management oversight for news broadcasts and other live and recorded programs.

Responsibilities:

- Manages all aspects of the Production Operations Department, - Plans and manages staffing, training and performance evaluations for the Production Operations Department, including Control Room and Studio (non-talent) personnel, - Insurance that’s staffing levels are cost effective and enough to meet the needs of the station, - Makes decisions regrading hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees, - Ensures station compliance with FCC broadcast rules and regulations, - Monitors broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station quality standards, policies and regulations, - Manages the use of studio and editing resources, - Trains employees in the use of equipment such as switches cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights, - Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met, - Acts as a liaison between Engineering and Production Operation departments, - Performs various production duties when necessitated by employee absence or other exigent circumstances, - Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience, - Fluency in English, - Excellent communication skills both oral and written, - Minimum of 5 year’s experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least two year’s experience in a leadership role ( - More or less depends on market size), - Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance, - Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or help others to improve their knowledge or skills, - Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment, - Strong PC/MS Office experience, - Experience with broadcast equipment and production environments, including cameras, control boards, audio equipment and editing systems, -Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple task simultaneously,

Contact:

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