Job Description

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means Youre ready to inspire and be inspired! Youre passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What were looking for:
Being a Production Manager involves managerial oversight for day to day production needs, enhancing work flow and leading a production team to produce highly-engaging content around the clock and guiding team members to grow professionally.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

* Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
* Oversee the day to day production needs.
* Hire, develop and mentor production staff.
* Manage and train the production staff.
* Monitor and maintain quality production values.
* Organize and coordinate studio and control room resources.
* Maintain media to comply with closed captioning guidelines.
* Technical Direct one dayside shift a week and fill-in as Technical Director on other shifts as needed.
* Manage scheduling personnel and efficient department operation.
* Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
* Update and document production procedures for users.
* Assist engineering with troubleshooting system problems.
* Maintain methods for file transfers and video conversion processes.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Skill/Abilities and Knowledge

* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
* Exhibit excellent customer skills and be attentive to all department needs
* Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations
* Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
* Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others
* Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including knowledge/skills with, audio mixers, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, satellite systems, Master control functions and automated on-air playout systems
* Familiarity with video switchers, automated graphics systems and video servers
* Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors
* Professional courtesy and respect are vital at all times. Consistent ability to use positive language
* Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative, ability to handle criticism, even temperament and a positive approach to problem solving
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment
* Dependable self-starter who can operate consistently with a high degree of accuracy
* Strong attention to detail and desire to excel
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision
* Familiarity with master control operations and/or possess technical directing skills
* Ability to work under time pressure deadlines

Education & Experience:

* Bachelors degree in television production or technical discipline or related field or comparable work experience
* +5 Years of Television Production experience
* +2 Years of management or supervisory experience
* Previous 24 hour news channel experience preferred

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

* Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
* Varying schedule due to, 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 schedule conflicts
* Participation in an established on-call rotation

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Semi-noisy office environment
* Lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 lbs
* Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies
* Ability to work weekends and holidays
* Ability to be in an on-call rotation to be the first point of contact when technical problems arise

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