Production Manager - Podcast

Job Description

ABC10 in Sacramento, California, is seeking an experienced and energetic Production Manager to join our team. As a working newsroom manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production efforts on all platforms, leading the newscast directors, and directing newscasts as needed.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced automation director who is a strong manager of people and excels as a creative problem-solver.

Responsibilities:
• Supervise newscast directors to ensure all shifts are staffed and performance standards are met.
• Provide mentoring and performance management for all direct reports.
• Oversee studio production for News.
• Work with fellow news managers to support large scale coverage for special events and breaking news.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they show up on-air.
• Create standard operating procedures to ensure continuity.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure all technical needs are being fulfilled.
• Code and punch live newscasts and recorded shows using Sony ELC automation.
• Assist with newsroom media management to ensure content production is not disrupted and available on all platforms.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Minimum three years management experience preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and good driving record.
• At least 5 years of directing experience, preferably in production automation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required. Coordination of production staff in a fast-paced live environment is the primary job function.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Sony ELC automation (or similar), Sony video switcher, Chyron Prime, ENPS and Bitcentral Precis video playback systems.
• The ability to work with a flexible schedule is a must. May require mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• College degree in related field preferred.

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Budgeted Compensation Range: $69,000 - $91,000

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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