ABC10 in Sacramento, California, is seeking an experienced and energetic Production Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced automation director who is a strong manager of people and excels as a creative problem-solver.
Category
Live Event / On Location Services
Production Manager
Location
Sacramento, California Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 22, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
POSITION BASED OUT OF SACRAMENTO, CA (Onsite) – relocation assistance offered
ABC10 in Sacramento, California, is seeking an experienced and energetic Production Manager to join our team. As a working newsroom manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production efforts on all platforms, leading the newscast directors, and directing newscasts as needed.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced automation director who is a strong manager of people and excels as a creative problem-solver.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise newscast directors to ensure all shifts are staffed and performance standards are met.
- Provide mentoring and performance management for all direct reports.
- Oversee studio production for News.
- Work with fellow news managers to support large scale coverage for special events and breaking news.
- Identify and correct potential problems before they show up on-air.
- Create standard operating procedures to ensure continuity.
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure all technical needs are being fulfilled.
- Code and punch live newscasts and recorded shows using Sony ELC automation.
- Assist with newsroom media management to ensure content production is not disrupted and available on all platforms.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum three years management experience preferred.
- Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
- At least 5 years of directing experience, preferably in production automation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required. Coordination of production staff in a fast-paced live environment is the primary job function.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Sony ELC automation (or similar), Sony video switcher, Chyron Prime, ENPS and Bitcentral Precis video playback systems.
- The ability to work with a flexible schedule is a must. May require mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- College degree in related field preferred.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Compensation range: $69,000 - $91,000