Production Manager
The Production Manager is responsible for providing timely technical operations support and management oversight for news broadcasts and other live and recorded programs.
- Manages all aspects of the Production Department
- Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Production Department, including Control Room and Studio (non-talent) personnel
- Insures that staffing levels are cost effective and enough to meet the needs of the station
- Makes decisions regarding 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 switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, lights and other production-related equipment
- Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
- Acts as a liaison between the Engineering and News departments
- Performs various production duties when necessitated by employee absence or other circumstances
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role (Depending on market size).
- Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
- 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 tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
- Knowledge and/or experience with broadcast automation systems
- Experience with graphic and animation design programs
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Strong PC/MS Office experience.