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News Operations Manager

WAFB

Baton Rouge, LA 08-01-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
News Operations Manager - WAFB

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WWAFB:

WAFB-TV, Louisiana's News Channel, is the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge and the winner of a National Edward R. Murrow award for Best Newscast.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB is looking for a News Operations Manager to join our award-winning news team at one of the highest-rated television stations in the country.

WAFB-TV has a rare opening for a News Operations Manager. The person holding this key position in our newsroom makes sure that news operations (live shots, fleet. equipment, feeds, etc.) are in working order, particularly during breaking news and wall-to-wall coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Maintain newsroom software and hardware supply and storage
* Oversee training for editing and storage software for news personnel
* Perform monthly testing of all live equipment
* Research and fulfill all archival news requests
* Oversee newsroom drone operations
* Maintain updated newsroom evacuation plan

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Great communicator
* Experience in news operations preferred

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WAFB-TV/Gray Media. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqw366-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.

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WAFB

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.