Lead TV Production Manager — News & Studio

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Ready to make a big impact in the world of production? Come join Spectrum News as a Production Manager and channel your creativity to plan and execute successful productions that will leave a lasting impression on audiences.

As Production Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production needs of the company. You will be actively involved in supporting all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. You will be tasked with managing and training the production staff to ensure optimal performance and efficient department operations. You’ll make data-informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.

• Managing and training the production staff to ensure optimal performance and efficient department operations.
• Paying close attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of a production are well-planned and executed flawlessly.

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.

We are focused on fostering a healthy and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

• Experience: Television Production experience - 5+ years, management or supervisory experience - 2+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in television production or technical discipline or related field or comparable work experience
• Technical skills: Demonstrated 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
• Skills: Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors
• Abilities: 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
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to breaking news and/or severe weather emergencies

• Previous 24-hour news channel experience
• Supervisor or leadership experience - 2+ years

• Semi-noisy office environment
• Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 lbs.

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.