Wtvd, News Operations Manager

Job Description

ABC11/WTVD, the ABC Owned Television station in Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville, NC has an immediate opening for a News Operations Manager to help lead our multi-platform newsroom into the future of newsgathering. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a multi-platform news environment, gathering and delivering content with multiple technologies.

ABC11 is committed to recruiting and retaining employees who reflect the communities we serve, at all levels of the company. We expect our employees to have a high degree of ethics and a strong ability to work as a team while displaying empathy and inclusion. We also strive to create content that authentically engages and connects with our diverse audience.

Responsibilities:
• Manage station's news photographers, media managers and editors; provide those employees with feedback and ensure high-quality production values on all platforms
• Schedule photographers, gear and vehicles
• Oversee maintenance of news vehicles
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and serve as primary technical liaison between news and Broadcast Technology/Engineering departments
• Plan technical and operational aspects of special events coverage, such as election night, major breaking news, sporting events, and station events.
• Coordinate live, remote events with news, programming, and engineering departments
• 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 VP/news director on capital and operational budget development
• Take lead on all newsgathering safety and risk management issues
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate services
• Adhere to Disney policies and best practices for a broadcast/news environment

Basic Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of field newsgathering and edit operations; significant experience dealing with the demands of a 24/7 news operation and the pressures of executing breaking news; knowledge of new and emerging newsgathering technologies; and superb communication and organizational skills.
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to function efficiently in a modern, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines under pressure.
• Understand and have experience with modern newsgathering and transmission technologies (live streaming, bonded cellular, IP over KU-band satellite, accelerated data transfer services).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, able to prioritize and resolve an array of issues simultaneously.
• Innovative orientation with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Team player with a great attitude with the ability to interact with and build strong relationships across multiple levels of employees and clients within and outside the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the following is a plus:
• Dalet Galaxy (Media Asset Management system) and OneCut
• Ross Overdrive and Xpression
• ENG/SNG gathering vehicles and technologies (Microwave, satellite, bonded cellular, etc.)
• Adobe Creative Software Products

Preferred Education
• At least five years of experience as a news photographer with a four-year degree or equivalent experience preferred

Additional Information:

WTVD is a 24/7 operation; you may be required to work non-traditional shifts, weekends/holidays, and be willing to be on call and/or work extra hours as needed. Candidates should be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary.

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxqv9j-3-137-172-68-42 in your application.