Dayside News Production Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dayside News Production Supervisor to lead our broadcast news production team. This position plays a key role in overseeing the technical execution of daily newscasts across multiple time slots, ensuring seamless coordination between control room, studio, and news.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in live television news production, a proven ability to manage teams, and the organizational skills required to deliver multiple hours of live and recorded content every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise production staff including directors, technical directors, studio crew, and graphic operators
• Oversee the technical execution of multiple daily newscasts, ensuring high production standards and broadcast quality
• Coordinate closely with producers, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to support editorial goals and show flow
• Maintain daily schedules and manage staffing to meet coverage needs, including breaking news and special events
• Troubleshoot technical and workflow issues in real time to avoid disruptions during live broadcasts
• Ensure studio and control room equipment is operated properly and report any technical issues to engineering
• Support training and development of production staff to improve skills and maintain consistency across shows
• Maintain clear communication between news, engineering, and production teams to ensure a smooth broadcast process
  
  

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in live television news production, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Strong understanding of newsroom workflows, live control room operations, and production technology
• Experience directing or technical directing newscasts a plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple newscasts and a rotating staff under tight deadlines
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
• Familiarity with newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS), switchers, audio consoles, and automation systems (ROSS, Wheatstone)
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during control room operations and live newscasts
• Manual dexterity to operate production equipment such as switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, and computer systems with precision
• Visual acuity (with or without correction) to monitor broadcast signals, video feeds, rundown scripts, and control room displays
• Auditory ability (with or without aids) to monitor multiple communication channels, including intercoms, program audio, and emergency alerts
• Occasional lifting and moving of production-related materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., camera accessories, lighting components, cables)
• Mobility within studio and control room environments, including the ability to respond quickly to technical needs or crew coordination
• Ability to work under time-sensitive, high-pressure conditions, especially during live or breaking news coverage
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, in support of live broadcast schedules and special events
  
  

Benefits:

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA

• 1st of the month after 30 days employment
• Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position
  
  

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

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