Job Description
Who we are:
NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75+ million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
NewsNation is looking for an experienced Broadcast Operations Manager to help build and lead, broadcast operations for national newscasts, based in our Washington, DC studio.
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
• Manage day-to-day broadcast operations for NewsNation – including creating and implementing quality standards for all studio staff and field crews (as necessary).
• Collaborate with Nexstar & NewsNation operations and engineering teams to verify/ensure technical requirements of the studios are met
• Oversee and maintain technical aspects of all studios, including maintaining their functionality and professional appearance
• Help create and implement standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for budgeting/planning purposes.
• Support bureau photographer and reporters.
• Administer annual performance reviews with staff.
• Identify and mentor top performers
Qualifications:
• 10-15 years of proven leadership, managing broadcast operations teams and studios (newsroom experience strongly preferred).
• Extensive knowledge in broadcast television equipment, including: cameras, non-linear editing systems, ENG video playback and ingest systems, media management, and news acquisition equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours is necessary in a breaking news environment.
Salary Range - $80,000 - $150,000
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3nk3n-184-73-56-98-42 in your application.