Production Operations Manager

Nexstar Media Group; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a Production Operations Manager in the United States to oversee the Production Operations Department and ensure high-quality broadcasts. The role includes staffing, training, and evaluating Control Room and Studio staff, while maintaining cost-effective operations and compliance with industry rules.

You will supervise technical staff, coordinate with Engineering, and guide efforts in VMix/OBS workflows, cameras, and editing resources.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in digital electronics or broadcasting.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken communication.
• Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics in a television environment, with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of OBS and VMix production systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Production Operations Department.
• Plans staffing, training, and performance evaluations for Control Room and Studio personnel.
• Ensures staffing levels are cost effective and meet station needs.
• Makes hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination decisions.
• Ensures FCC rules and regulations compliance.
• Monitors broadcasts to ensure quality and policy adherence.
• Manages use of studio, CTV and editing resources.
• Trains staff on equipment including VMix, switchers, cameras, monitors, mics, and lights.
• Assigns projects and tracks deadlines.
• Acts as liaison between Engineering and Production Operations.
• Performs production duties including CTV operation and podcasts when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Communication

Project management

Deadline management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics/Broadcasting

Tools

OBS Studio

VMix

Job description

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.