What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Services Director position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
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
- 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.
