News Operations Manager

WTVD-TV, The ABC owned station in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, is seeking to hire a News Operations Manager that will support the news operation and help lead the department in the next era of newsgathering. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a multi-platform news environment, gathering and delivering content with multiple technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistical/technical operations of the news department including the management, scheduling, and news gathering functions of the following news personnel: Media managers, editors, photographers, and transmission operators
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide operational support for news personnel
• Maintain skill and proficiency of news staff by developing and implementing regular training exercises
• Work closely with News Director and Director of Technology/Engineering on capital initiatives and future-proofing the news operation
• Function as technical liaison between news and Broadcast Technology/Engineering departments
• Coordinate live, remote events with news, programming, and engineering departments
• Interface with third party vendors and support technicians
• Adhere to Disney policies and best practices for a broadcast/news environment

Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate must:

• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Be able to function efficiently in a modern, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines under pressure.
• Understand and have experience with modern news-gathering and transmission technologies (live streaming, bonded cellular, IP over KU-band satellite, accelerated data transfer services).
• Show a desire to expand their knowledge with the latest technology in news gathering.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize and resolve an array of issues simultaneously.
• Innovative orientation with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Team player with a great attitude with the ability to interact with and build strong relationships across multiple levels of employees and clients within and outside the organization

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Dalet Galaxy (Media Asset Management system) and OneCut
• Ross Overdrive and Xpression
• ENG/SNG gathering vehicles and technologies (Microwave, satellite, bonded cellular, etc.)
• Adobe Creative Software Products

WTVD-TV is a 24/7 operation and the candidate may be required to work non-traditional shifts, weekends/holidays, and be willing to be on call and/or work extra hours as needed. Candidate should be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary.

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