News Operations Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.

We are looking for a Manager, News Operations to join the Operations team in Las Vegas, Nevada supporting Telemundo Las Vegas. As the Manager, News Operations, you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of the team within our Production Control Room. If you love a challenge, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team providing exceptional service and working with leading edge media technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.

Job Responsibilities
• Provide processes, resourcing and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met.
• Hire, coach and develop team members throughout their career journey.
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of new workflows, projects and initiatives
• Responsible for Productions Control Room and Studio Technology including direct supervision of Automated Production Control (APC) Operators.
• Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of news vehicles.
• Be fully proficient with the newsroom computer system (NRCS)
• Responsible for maintaining station disaster recovery procedures for News team.
• Have a deep understanding of media workflow efficiency tools that impact in house and field operations and train end users on how to use them.
• Provide strategic, logistical planning, and insight to upcoming events, special programs and/or elements to be included in news coverage.
• Must be available to work during major on-air events, breaking news, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and be available 24-7.
• Partner with 3rd party vendors and internal service providers to best service the needs of the operation and business
• Ensure compliance with NBCUniversal cyber security policies and standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including minimum 2 years of leadership experience, consisting of people management, project leadership, or indirect leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in radio, television & film, journalism, operations, related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading operational functions of mid to major market news or live event production operations.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights, holidays and weekends as required.
• Ability to articulate clear performance expectations, provide accountability for team members and communicate effectively across stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with media asset management systems and methodologies.
• Ability to create a collaborative environment while rolling out new processes and procedures.
• Strong problem solver with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Must be willing to work in the field in all types of weather conditions, varying work schedules, and to travel as part of assigned duties.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., have a driver’s license and valid US Passport.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics
• Experience managing personnel.
• Bilingual English and Spanish fluency a plus
• Have strong news judgment with knowledge of legal and ethical issues in multi-media platforms.
• Experience in photojournalism and news editing.
• Knowledgeable about FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting in multi-media platforms, and employment and labor regulations.
• Understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and technical expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news, environment.

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