Operations Supervisor - Spectrum News
Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As the Supervisor of Operations, you are in charge of day-to-day operations for multiple Master Control air paths. You will develop and execute a production plan for the assigned News Channels in collaboration with operations, editorial leadership, and staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising day-to-day Master Control Operations, such as scheduling staff and coordinating on air content requests. You are an essential part of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.
WHAT OUR SUPERVISORS OF OPERATIONS ENJOY MOST
- Staying up to date with broadcast trends, researching and assessing the systems and techniques that are being developed.
- Overseeing the training and development of staff members in relation to new technical abilities, technical tools, and general career growth.
As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Experience in Television or News - 5+ years
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Technical skills Extensive knowledge and experience in at least one Control Room or Studio position, ability to troubleshoot automated production applications in a non-traditional production environment
- Skills: Demonstrated time management skills, ability to manage concurrent tasks, and delegate work to qualified personnel
- Abilities: Ability to instruct and train others in the operation, maintenance, and proper handling of television production equipment
- Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to “breaking news” and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing content utilizing both Dalet and Adobe Premier
- Supervisory or leadership experience - 1+ years
Working Conditions
- Varying schedule because of changing production, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
- Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support.
- May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and loss of staff members
- Participate in an established on-call rotation
Physical Requirements
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
- Dexterity of hands, fingers to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other compute components
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at varying distances
SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
- Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to, and informing them about, their local communities
- Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
- Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they grow
- Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The pay for this position has a salary range of $55,600.00 to $88,600.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
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