Media Operations Manager

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

The Media Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all media assets from capture all the way through to delivery. They manage internal and external video and podcast editors, videographers, and animators, and oversee in the media management workflow to assure quality and efficiency, while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.

Salary range: $80,824-$91,331

Location: Seattle, WA

Hybrid schedule available

Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include: 

• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
• Half-day Fridays during Summer
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
• Employer paid ORCA card
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to coordinate video and podcast production resources and priorities and ensure a steady stream of timely and high-impact content
• Manage the quality and efficiency of video and podcast post-production workflows, timelines, and deadlines
• Manage internal and external video and audio editors, animators and illustrators to complete and deliver short-form and long-form video and podcast content for broadcast, OTT and social media
• Collaborate with the Director of Original Production and Videographer to create and manage yearly production gear budgets as well as post production budgets
• Manage digital content for properties distributing Cascade PBS’s video and podcast content, including websites and third party platforms. 
• Work with digital technology teams to help develop and maintain products that deliver digital news, audio products and video products. 
• Proactively identify and solve resource challenges for all projects in flight
• Works with Programming Coordinator and Master Control to schedule video content and deliver titles, descriptions, and images for the Cascade PBS broadcast schedule and OTT
• Provide production guidance and support to internal and external teams
• Manager delivery transfers for independent contractors and partners
• Coordinate the technical specifications and implementation of live, studio recorded and remote/field productions
• Manage technical escalation when needed on camera and audio gear, edit bays, podcast studios, etc.
• Act as a liaison between Production and Engineering as an active partner on equipment maintenance and configuration processes
• Manage post-production strategies and timelines, giving input toward improving production strategies and timelines
• From capture to final delivery, coordinate with Media Asset Management Specialist to ensure video and audio footage is stored, backed up, and catalogued safely
• Oversee and execute final quality control before publishing
• Track multiple deliverables simultaneously and ensure the correct stakeholder receive necessary assets
• Proactively identify opportunities for workflow improvement, providing solutions to identified workflow issues
• Maintain post production practice/policy documentation
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Expertise in media edit and production technology platforms, Adobe suites preferred
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator CC
• High proficiency with media asset management, storage methods, maintaining cataloging standards 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of production in field and studio environments
• Ability to interact with technical and non-technical team members across a variety of fields
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and fostering key internal and external business relationships, as well as the ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to continuously improve processes and systems and adapt to changing priorities with ease
• Drives a culture of experimentation and improvement when it comes to tools, technology, and process
• Demonstrated success as an organized problem solver
• Able to collaborate with external partners and vendors efficiently and effectively

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS Degree in Communications or related field or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of two years’ management experience or people management required.
• Four years’ experience coordinating and managing video production workflows and timelines in a deadline-driven environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time
• Ability to see and distinguish colors required
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us atjobs@kcts9.org.  

Salary : $80,824 - $91,331