The Production Operations 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 Operations Department
- Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Production Operations 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 and CTV programs to ensure that programs conform to station quality standards, policies and regulations
- Manages the use of studio, CTV and editing resources
- Trains employees in the use of equipment such as CTV VMix operating system, switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights
- Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
- Acts as a liaison between the Engineering and Production Operations departments
- Performs various production duties including CTV operation and podcast duties when necessitated by employee absence or other exigent 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 year’s experience in a leadership role (More or less depending on market size).
- Knowledge of OBS and VMix computer production systems
- 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 otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Experience with broadcast equipment, streaming systems and production environments, including cameras, control boards, audio equipment and editing systems.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Skills Required
- Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment
- At least two years' experience in a leadership role
- Knowledge of OBS and vMix computer production systems
- Experience guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates, setting and monitoring performance standards
- Ability to identify developmental needs and coach or mentor staff
- Proficiency with computers and common office equipment
- Experience with broadcast equipment, streaming systems, cameras, control boards, audio equipment, and editing systems
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
