News Operations Manager

Job Description

CBS Detroit (WWJ-TV) and Detroit50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking a News Operations Manager to join our CBS Detroit news team! This role will help lead the team in both day-to-day operations and large-scale productions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and oversee the daily video and audio quality of all news production work that appears on air for both TV stations.
• Manage Photojournalist staff to ensure a high level of editorial and production uniformity.
• Build opportunities for the development and growth of staff members in a creative, collaborative environment.
• Assist in evaluating, leading, and mentoring staff members to promote peak performance and efficiency.
• Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, team-oriented culture.
• Work closely with Operations Manager and station engineering technicians on all projects and newscasts.
• Supervise logistics set-up for special event coverage such as elections, conventions, sports events, etc.
• Ensure all special events are well-planned.
• Communicate with corporate partners, vendors and staff members about roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure the accurate workflow for all the videos needed for the news programs over the course of the day as well as manage the video archive system.
• Work closely with the News Management team to ensure compatibility of coverage and logistics.
• Develop strategies for the improvement of existing systems and the implementation of future technologies.
• Must be available via phone to answer questions during off hours and be available for weekend or night work in cases of emergencies or project deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to identify and schedule personnel work directives based on observed daily operation, items in need of repair, and assigned projects.
• Minimum 5 years experience in large market news management experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of managers and staff with various levels of technical expertise and train staff.
• Must have strong team-building skills and work well with the rest of the newsroom.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2wmw5-18-116-69-107-42 in your application.