PT Material Manager

Nexstar Media; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

KTLA in Los Angeles is seeking a Part-time Material Manager to support live news productions. You will assist producers, writers, and the director by preparing production elements for broadcasts and coordinating edited video content for live newscasts.

The role requires hands-on editing in Adobe Premiere, familiarity with newsroom systems, and the ability to communicate schedules and content status with reporters and writers. Immediate availability with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Training in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent work experience.
• Two+ years of experience in live News production.
• Able to communicate effectively with team and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of production elements for live newscasts.
• Coordinate and prep edited video content for live newscasts; track server playout status.
• Track and communicate status of edited content to News producers in conjunction with reporter live-shot schedules.
• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases.
• Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers.
• Perform QA of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.
• Manage News video archive database after newscasts; research archival requests.
• Cross-training to provide Associate Director relief for breaks, vacations, and sickness.
• Generate End of Shift Report updating content status and server database.
• Provide Production Dept. with production assistance for all News and Special Events.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Time management

Focus under pressure

Creativity

Training others

Education

Communications or Television Production training

Tools

ENPS

Bit Central

Adobe Premiere

Ross Xpression

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part time Material Manager

DUTIES:

• Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of production elements for live newscasts.
• Coordinate and prep edited video content for live newscasts. Track server playout status.
• Track and communicate status of edited content to News producers in conjunction with reporter live-shot schedules.
• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases.
• Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers.
• Perform quality analysis (QA) of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.
• Manage News video archive database following newscasts. Research archival requests.
• Cross-training: Develop basic skill sets to capably provide Associate Director relief for meal breaks, vacation, and sick calls.
• Generate End of Shift Report (EOS) updating status of edited content and server database.
• Provide Production Dept. with production assistance as required for all News and Special Events production.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Training and certification in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of experience working in live News production.
• Team player. Communicate and engage co-workers in a positive and productive manner.
• Effective planning, task prioritization, and works efficiently under deadline.
• Maintains focus and composure in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge and execution of pre-production processes, technology, and workflow.
• Demonstrates intellect and aptitude to train others on production workflow and technology.
• Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.
• Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

AVAILABLE: Immediately Rate: $25/hr. Wage increase negotiable based on qualifications.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.