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Nexstar Media Group Production Manager in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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 to ensure that programs conform to station quality standards, policies and regulations
Manages the use of studio and editing resources
Trains employees in the use of equipment such as 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 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).
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
Strong PC/MS Office experience.
Experience with broadcast equipment and production environments, including cameras, control boards, audio equipment and editing systems.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
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