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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.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing all aspects of the Production Department
• Planning and managing staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Production Department, including Control Room and Studio (non-talent) personnel
• Ensuring that staffing levels are cost-effective and enough to meet the needs of the station
• Making decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees
• Ensuring station compliance with FCC broadcast rules and regulations
• Monitoring broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station quality standards, policies, and regulations
• Managing the use of studio and editing resources
• Training employees in the use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, lights, and other production-related equipment
• Assigning projects to staff and verifying that deadlines are being met
• Acting as a liaison between the Engineering and News departments
• Performing various production duties when necessitated by employee absence or other circumstances
• Performing 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.