Duopoly News Operations Manager, NBC & Telemundo Los Angeles_
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work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.KNBC/KVEA is searching for a dynamic News Operations Manager to lead the strategic technical aspects of news gathering and live broadcasts, ensuring top-notch news delivery across all platforms. In this role, you'll collaborate with newscast editors, directors, and photographers to implement cutting-edge media technologies and workflows. Your key responsibilities include developing compelling newscasts and managing the news coverage schedule to maintain our high-quality standards.Job Responsibilities:+ The focus is on maintaining the functionality of news operations, especially during breaking news and continuous coverage. This includes live shots, fleet, equipment, and feeds, among other components.+ Ensure the smooth technical function of chopper operations, news production, and broadcast.+ Provide strategic, logistical planning, and insight to upcoming live events, special programs and/or elements to be included in news coverage.+ Establish and manage budgets, maintain records, and prepare operational reports.+ Stay updated with the latest technologies and incorporate them to improve our news operations.+ Ensure compliance with legal requirements, ethical standards, and company policies.+ Lead, develop, and coordinate electronic and digital news gathering operations: video gathering, editing, remote broadcasts, microwave, ENG trucks and news vehicle and system maintenance.+ Responsible for station Vehicle Fleet.+ Provide technical guidance, training, and leadership for editorial and news gathering personnel, including Photojournalist or others as assigned.+ Ensure necessary equipment is in place and in working order to support assigned employees.+ Mentor and develop news employees' technology skills, especially in digital and wireless tools.+ Available by phone 24x7 for breaking news and disaster recovery scenarios.+ Responsible for maintaining station disaster recovery procedures for News team.+ Contribute to the direction of the Duopoly News operations through regular and clear communications with News and Technology Department Heads, other Department Heads and employees.+ Attend monthly NBCU all stations news gathering and media operations meetings.+ Oversee the On-Air quality execution of newscasts.+ Oversee staffing and supervisory duties, including hiring, performance management, scheduling, and evaluation of Photojournalist and work group members in accordance with station policies.+ Capital budgeting and quarterly budget analysis.+ Must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.+ 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.+ More than 5 years’ experience with Electronic News Gathering (ENG) technologies and Automatic Production Control (APC) systems.+ More than 5 years’ experience in photojournalism and news editing.+ Must have a driver’s license.Desired Qualifications:+ Written and oral fluency in English. Spanish is a plus.+ Experience managing personnel.+ Have strong news judgment in multi-media platforms.+ High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multi-media platforms.+ 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.+ Experience managing budgets, developing strategic plans and presenting in front of large audiences.+ Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment.+ Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.+ A pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future.Eligibility Requirements:+ Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered+ Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, California+ 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 olderAdditional Requirements:Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (bcunicareers.com/benefits)
of the Careers website.Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 (Bonus Eligible)NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation,marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services,genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories,or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legalrequirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For HiringOrdinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.