Job Opening: Operations Manager

ABC COLUMBIA; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Columbia (WOLO-TV) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across News, Production, Engineering, and Broadcast IT at Cushman Drive headquarters. You will lead technical operations, station logistics, and plant maintenance to support our news and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in television news production management or broadcast engineering, hands-on with broadcast systems and field gear, and ability to handle non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in television news production management or related broadcast operations.
• Deep familiarity with broadcast systems, news gathering gear, signal routing, and servers.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and use ladders/tools as needed.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across Engineering, Production, and Broadcast IT to ensure news delivery and broadcast performance.
• Maintain and repair studio and field equipment including Sony cameras, video servers, routers, IFB systems, wireless gear.
• Oversee interior/exterior maintenance and technical infrastructure for station facilities.
• Provide rapid-response troubleshooting for technical or operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Broadcast engineering

News production management

Station IT

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Communications / Broadcast Engineering)

Tools

Broadcast equipment diagnostics

Video servers

Job description

ABC Columbia (WOLO-TV) is seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across our News, Production, Engineering, and Broadcast IT departments at our Cushman Drive headquarters.

As a senior leader, you will play a critical role in managing technical operations, station logistics, and physical plant maintenance to support our news, broadcast, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and possesses deep technical expertise in modern television broadcasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Department & Technical Leadership: Direct daily operations across Engineering, Production, and Broadcast IT to ensure seamless news delivery and broadcast performance.
• Gear & Systems Operations: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical studio and field equipment—including Sony news cameras, video servers, routers, IFB systems, wireless gear, and digital fiber networks.
• Facility & Plant Management: Oversee interior and exterior maintenance and technical infrastructure for the physical station facilities.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure cross-departmental deadline compliance and provide rapid-response troubleshooting for technical or operational issues as they arise.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in television news production management, broadcast engineering, or station IT.
• Technical Skills: Proven hands-on familiarity with broadcast systems, news gathering gear, signal routing, server management, and field equipment repair.
• Physical criteria/mobility: Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, ability to use hand tools, ladders and diagnostic equipment. Must be able to sit, stand, bend and reach for extended periods at a time.
• Availability: Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, nights, holidays, and on-call for station emergencies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcast Engineering, or a related field preferred.

WOLO ABC Columbia-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).