Operations Manager, Network News Service
New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

The Operations Producer oversees the broadcast and IT systems of the NNS (Network News Service), is involved in the editorial side of the newsgathering process, and plays a significant role in planning coverage of major news events (such as elections).

Job Type

Full Time

Segment

Media Networks

Category

Production and Programming

Basic Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience managing broadcast, IT, and non-linear editing systems, as well as editorial newsgathering experience, preferably between networks and their affiliates.

Business

Walt Disney Television

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 8 years of experience in the above, plus budgeting experience.

Postal Code

10023

Responsibilities

The Operations Producer has one foot in the technical world and the other in the editorial world.

On the technical side, he\\she is responsible for the technical infrastructure of NNS, hardware and software, as well as the Media Desk (Satellite Desk). The infrastructure includes PCs, broadcast equipment, telco, video, and data lines, non-linear video recording and editing systems (like SSL Gravity), and story management software (ENPS). The Operations Producer is also responsible for managing relationships with IT and broadcast system managers at our Partner networks, and how NNS systems integrate with the Partner systems. The Operations Producer works with the General Manager on Operating and Capital budgets, and oversight and reconciliation of Transmission costs incurred by NNS with the Partner networks and outside vendors.

On the news editorial side, the Operations Producer is responsible for helping plan and shape coverage of major ongoing news events, such as campaign and election coverage. He\\she must have an understanding of affiliate news gathering and be able to play a role as Lead Producer as necessary, working with networks and affiliates on routine and breaking news coverage.

Job Description

The Operations Producer oversees the broadcast and IT systems of the NNS (Network News Service), is involved in the editorial side of the newsgathering process, and plays a significant role in planning coverage of major news events (such as elections).

Basic Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience managing broadcast, IT, and non-linear editing systems, as well as editorial newsgathering experience, preferably between networks and their affiliates.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 8 years of experience in the above, plus budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

The Operations Producer has one foot in the technical world and the other in the editorial world.

On the technical side, he\\she is responsible for the technical infrastructure of NNS, hardware and software, as well as the Media Desk (Satellite Desk). The infrastructure includes PCs, broadcast equipment, telco, video, and data lines, non-linear video recording and editing systems (like SSL Gravity), and story management software (ENPS). The Operations Producer is also responsible for managing relationships with IT and broadcast system managers at our Partner networks, and how NNS systems integrate with the Partner systems. The Operations Producer works with the General Manager on Operating and Capital budgets, and oversight and reconciliation of Transmission costs incurred by NNS with the Partner networks and outside vendors.

On the news editorial side, the Operations Producer is responsible for helping plan and shape coverage of major ongoing news events, such as campaign and election coverage. He\\she must have an understanding of affiliate news gathering and be able to play a role as Lead Producer as necessary, working with networks and affiliates on routine and breaking news coverage.