Job Description

KNBC/KVEA is searching for a dynamic News Operations Manager to lead the strategic technical aspects of news gathering and live broadcasts, ensuring top-notch news delivery across all platforms. In this role, you'll collaborate with newscast editors, directors, and photographers to implement cutting-edge media technologies and workflows. Your key responsibilities include developing compelling newscasts and managing the news coverage schedule to maintain our high-quality standards.

** Job Responsibilities:** ****

• The focus is on maintaining the functionality of news operations, especially during breaking news and continuous coverage. This includes live shots, fleet, equipment, and feeds, among other components.
• Ensure the smooth technical function of chopper operations, news production, and broadcast.
• Provide strategic, logistical planning, and insight to upcoming live events, special programs and/or elements to be included in news coverage.
• Establish and manage budgets, maintain records, and prepare operational reports.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and incorporate them to improve our news operations.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, ethical standards, and company policies.
• Lead, develop, and coordinate electronic and digital news gathering operations: video gathering, editing, remote broadcasts, microwave, ENG trucks and news vehicle and system maintenance.
• Responsible for station Vehicle Fleet.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and leadership for editorial and news gathering personnel, including Photojournalist or others as assigned.
• Ensure necessary equipment is in place and in working order to support assigned employees.
• Mentor and develop news employees' technology skills, especially in digital and wireless tools.
• Available by phone 24x7 for breaking news and disaster recovery scenarios.
• Responsible for maintaining station disaster recovery procedures for News team.
• Contribute to the direction of the Duopoly News operations through regular and clear communications with News and Technology Department Heads, other Department Heads and employees.
• Attend monthly NBCU all stations news gathering and media operations meetings.
• Oversee the On-Air quality execution of newscasts.
• Oversee staffing and supervisory duties, including hiring, performance management, scheduling, and evaluation of Photojournalist and work group members in accordance with station policies.
• Capital budgeting and quarterly budget analysis.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be willing to work in the field in all types of weather conditions, varying work schedules, and to travel as part of assigned duties.
• More than 5 years’ experience with Electronic News Gathering (ENG) technologies and Automatic Production Control (APC) systems.
• More than 5 years’ experience in photojournalism and news editing.
• Must have a driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Written and oral fluency in English. Spanish is a plus.
• Experience managing personnel.
• Have strong news judgment in multi-media platforms.
• High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multi-media platforms.
• Knowledgeable about FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting in multi-media platforms, and employment and labor regulations.
• Understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and technical expertise.
• Experience managing budgets, developing strategic plans and presenting in front of large audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment.
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• A pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future.

**Eligibility Requirements: **

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, California
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 (Bonus Eligible)

Additional Information

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