Wls Senior Manager, News Operations

Job Description

ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, is seeking its next Senior Manager of News Operations. This role leads a group of talented photographers, editors and editorial staff members as it oversees all operational aspects of the newsgathering process. Join the #1 team in Chicago and help define the future of newsgathering.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage station's news photographers, media managers and editors; provide those employees with feedback and ensure high quality production values in all newscasts
• Schedule photographers, gear and vehicles while also overseeing maintenance of news vehicles
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and serve as primary news contact to engineering and IT departments
• Plan operational aspects of special events coverage, such as election night, major sporting events, and out-of-town trips
• Define workflows in the field, edit area and transmission
• Monitor new and emerging technologies and evaluate how those technologies can enhance and streamline news workflows
• Work with News Director on capital and operational budget development
• Take lead on all newsgathering safety and risk management issues
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and support the negotiation of services

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a news photographer
• In-depth knowledge of field newsgathering and edit operations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of labor union contracts
• Knowledge of new and emerging newsgathering technologies such as cellular-bonded technology

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:
• This is an on-site role, requiring the employee to work from a Company-designated location in Chicago, IL on an ongoing basis.

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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