Production Supervisor

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Production Supervisor reports to the Director of Broadcast Operations and will be responsible for assisting the Director of Broadcast Operations with all facets of production and supervision and will also have a role as a Director of newscasts.

Job Duties
• Perform lead role of APC Operator (Newscast Director) using Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control with ultimate responsibility for technical quality of productions
• Cross train, coach and develop members of the production teams
• Create, document and implement SOP's and workflow
• Implement Disaster Recovery procedures and training that cover the Production Control Room and Studio systems
• Track discrepancies, present results and provide solutions.
• Assist with equipment and software training for staff
• Scheduling as needed
• Work with the Director of Broadcast Ops and Engineering staff to ensure control room and studio equipment is properly maintained and repaired
• Work closely with News Managers to ensure editorial direction translates to successful on air production
• Assist with remote production management as necessary
• Manage direct reports as assigned, including employee performance management, training and development

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Degree in Broadcasting or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 7 years news directing experience preferably in an automated environment
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a news production environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage employees in a positive work environment
• Strong working knowledge of the following equipment: Switchers (Ross, Grass Valley, Sony), Newsroom systems (Dalet, iNEWS, ENPS, etc.), Automation systems (Ross OverDrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC), File based server playback (Harmonic Omneon, Ross Video BlackStorm, Bit Central Precis, Grass Valley K2, etc.), NLE system (Grass Valley Edius, FCP, Adobe Premiere, Avid NewsCutter, etc.), Character generator systems (Chyron Lex, Ross Video Expression, Avid Deko, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability for project management and execution
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to ever-changing requirements
• Ability to work under pressure in a tight deadline, fast paced environment
• Multi camera remote production experience
• Easily adept at handling and completing priorities with a heightened sense of responsiveness
• Customer service focus and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Creativity & vision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter with high energy and excellent follow-through ability
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv3ymd-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.