College Broadcasters, Inc. (cbi) is hiring: WLFI TV – News Operations Manager in

WLFI-TV, the CBS & CW affiliate in West Lafayette, Indiana – the home of Purdue University – has a career opportunity as a News Operations Manager. Ideal candidates must be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and able to work as a team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, skilled communicator who works with the team in the execution of News and helps to motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

This position will:

1. Monitor field production gear to ensure everything is working properly or is on track for repair by working with the Engineering staff.
2. Be responsible for helping the News Director approve timecards and manage overtime.
3. Shoot, capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.
4. Train new staff on camera setups and video editing.
5. Have knowledge of and demonstrate creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws.
6. Be responsible for operating various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to Live U, video camera, and video editing equipment.
7. Perform other news operations duties as needed.
8. Assist the creative services department as needed.
9. Oversee fleet vehicles.

Minimum 2 years of media/digital experience. A four-year college degree in broadcast Journalism is recommended but not required. Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Allen Media Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected status. NOTE: This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on background check.