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Nexstar Media Group Production Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana
FOX59 and CBS4, the Nexstar stations in Indianapolis, seeking a News Production Manager. The Production Manager is responsible for providing timely technical operations support and management oversight for news broadcasts and other live and recorded programs.
• Manages all aspects of the Production Department.
• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Production Department.
• Insures that staffing levels meet the needs of the station.
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
• Manages scheduling for both the morning and evening production crews.
• Monitors broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station quality standards, policies and regulations.
• Manages the use of studio.
• Trains employees in the use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
• Acts as a liaison between the Engineering and Production Operations departments.
• Performs various production duties, including directing, when necessitated by employee absence or other exigent circumstances.
• Performs other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: • Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience • Fluency in English • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least two year's experience in a leadership role.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience.
• Experience with broadcast equipment and production environments, including cameras, control boards, audio equipment, Ross Overdrive and ENPS.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.