Media Manager (Input)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Cranston, RI seeks a strategic Media Manager (Input) to lead centralized input operations across multiple markets. You will guide Senior Log Coordinators, set priorities, and drive efficiency, accuracy, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

This leadership role focuses on staffing, capacity planning, and cross-functional partnerships with ACCET, Output teams, and production partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading centralized input/log coordination teams across multiple markets.
• Strong ability to standardize processes and drive efficiency.
• Capable of staffing, capacity planning and workload balancing.
• Proven cross-functional partnership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution for centralized input and log coordination across markets.
• Establish priorities, rhythms, escalation paths, and accountability standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop Senior Log Coordinators and Log Coordinators.
• Own staffing allocation, workload balancing, capacity planning, and coverage strategies.
• Oversee contracts, traffic, copy, reporting, inventory workflows for input functions.
• Analyze workflows and metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve performance.
• Design standardized processes and best practices to reduce variation.
• Partner with ACCET leadership, Output teams, production, and stations.
• Translate needs into clear process solutions and system enhancements.
• Lead resolution of complex operational issues and communicate clearly.
• Support major initiatives with scalable implementation plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Communication

People development

Tools

OSI systems

Broadcast traffic

Log software

Job description

Are you a strategic operations leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments? Do you enjoy turning complex workflows into clear, efficient systems—and helping teams perform at their best through change?

The Agile Creative Content Engagement Team (ACCET) is seeking an experienced Media Manager (Input) to lead and continuously improve centralized input operations across multiple markets. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible not only for daily execution, but for setting the operational direction that improves efficiency, consistency, capacity, and service across the organization.

As Media Manager (Input), you will lead Senior Log Coordinators and Log Coordinators responsible for contracts, traffic, copy, reporting, and daily log execution. You will serve as the strategic operational connection between leadership, stations, output teams, and production partners—ensuring the work is prioritized, resources are used effectively, issues are resolved quickly, and processes evolve as the business grows.

The ideal candidate is equal parts people leader, process strategist, and problem-solver: someone who can manage today’s operational needs while building smarter, more scalable ways of working for tomorrow.

What You Will Do:

• Lead day-to-day execution for centralized input and log coordination teams across multiple markets, ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Establish clear priorities, operating rhythms, escalation paths, and accountability standards that keep work moving effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead, coach, and develop Senior Log Coordinators and Log Coordinators, creating a high-performing team grounded in collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Own staffing allocation, workload balancing, capacity planning, and coverage strategies to ensure the team can meet changing business needs.
• Oversee contracts, traffic, copy, reporting, inventory-related workflows, and other input functions to maintain operational continuity and accuracy.
• Analyze workflows, performance metrics, recurring issues, and team capacity to identify bottlenecks and implement practical, measurable improvements.
• Design and refine standardized processes, documentation, and best practices that reduce unnecessary variation and improve consistency across markets.
• Partner closely with ACCET leadership, Output teams, production, station stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to align workflows with broader business priorities.
• Translate operational needs into clear process solutions, helping shape system enhancements, automation opportunities, and future workflow modernization.
• Lead resolution of complex operational issues, balancing urgency with thoughtful decision-making and clear communication.
• Support major initiatives, new workflows, and organizational changes by developing scalable implementation plans and guiding teams through adoption.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement where team members are encouraged to identify opportunities, share knowledge, and help strengthen the operation.

This Role is for you if:

• You are a strategic, hands‑on leader who can see both the daily operational details and the larger business opportunity.
• You have a strong track record of improving workflows, building structure, and leading teams through change.
• You are comfortable making decisions, setting priorities, and resolving escalations in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• You know how to use data, metrics, and team feedback to identify inefficiencies and improve performance.
• You are an effective coach who sets clear expectations, develops talent, and creates accountability without losing the human side of leadership.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with team members, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• You are highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of quality or customer service.
• You are energized by building scalable systems and finding better ways to get work done.
• Experience with OSI, broadcast traffic systems, media operations, or multi-market workflows is strongly preferred.
• Broadcast television, media operations, traffic, or related operational leadership experience is preferred.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Lead a growing centralized operation with the opportunity to directly shape how work is done across the organization.
• Drive meaningful improvements that make teams more efficient, consistent, and prepared to scale.
• Partner with a collaborative leadership team focused on innovation, operational excellence, and shared success.
• Build systems and processes that have a visible, organization-wide impact.
• Grow your leadership career in a dynamic, evolving multi-market media environment.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | Standard Business Hours

Ready to lead smarter, more efficient media operations?

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.