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Senior Manager, Studio Operations

54 Minutes ago • 10 Years + • Operations

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The Senior Manager, Studio Operations oversees personnel and facilities for live studio and event productions, including video and camera operators, technical directors, and audio operators. This role involves creating and implementing standard operating procedures, policies, and processes; evaluating and educating subordinates; and managing staff and facilities. Responsibilities include leading a team of managers and technical personnel, creating technical training programs, conducting performance evaluations, coordinating technical operations, participating in planning with various production partners, managing emergencies, ensuring proper operational documentation, participating in developing innovative operations approaches, and long-range planning of personnel and capital. The role also requires leading the creation and implementation of training programs, coordinating with engineering on new equipment, and leading special projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong collaboration and leadership skills.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience in network or major market management
  • Multi-platform operations experience
  • Strong collaboration and leadership skills
  • Expertise in studio production and technical operations
Good to have:
  • In-depth knowledge of technical equipment
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • College degree in Communications, Production, or related field

Job Details

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager Oversees personnel and facilities in support of live studio and event productions, such as video and camera operators, technical directors, audio operators and/or media replay operators. This role creates and implements standard operating procedures, policies, and processes for assigned functions of the department. In addition, it evaluates and educates subordinates in follow through procedures for reports, technical troubleshooting, and workflow efficiencies. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and overall management of staff and facilities. Must navigate the dynamic balance of driving business success while fostering an environment where the team can thrive.

Responsibilities/Duties of the Role:

  • Leads a team of managers and/or supervisors and technical operating personnel in support of live studio and event productions.
  • Creates and monitors technical training programs and employee progress.
  • Prepares and delivers employee performance evaluations; recommends merit increases & possible yearly and spot bonus awards.
  • Coordinates and oversees technical operations and/or campus facilities (studios and control rooms) to ensure efficient and smooth operations.
  • Participates in planning with various Production partners as well as all other clients (Marketing, Human Resources, Affiliate Divisions, etc.) to ensure the adequacy of technical facilities and staff to achieve targeted results.
  • Manages emergency activities resulting from equipment failures.
  • Ensures proper operational triaging and documentation for issues affecting the on-air operation.
  • Follows up on deviations to identify and isolate special and systemic problems.
  • Required to participate in the planning and development of new innovative operations approaches including but not limited to systems, workflow, workforce, and facilities.
  • Responsible for long range planning of personnel and capital.
  • Responsible for overall leadership and management of assigned teams including but not limited to; recruiting, compensation, performance management, communication, and recognition.
  • Leads the creation and implementation of training and development programs to improve the competency of the production operations staff; evaluates the progress of the staff in their training through reporting managers.
  • Plans and coordinates with engineering groups on the installation and implementation of new equipment. 
  • Evaluate and educate subordinates in follow through procedures for reports, technical troubleshooting and workflow efficiencies.
  • Expected to lead or participate in special projects.
  • Inspire individual and business successes.
  • Define strategies, priorities, and expectations.
  • Provide continuous coaching and feedback at various levels.
  • Develop self and others and support career aspirations.
  • Consistently demonstrate care and compassion throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications:

  • Qualified candidate will possess at least 10 years of network or major market experience in management and multi-platform operations dealing in the execution of domestic and/or international productions.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to gain consensus through personal influence.
  • Ability to lead and inspire multiple team members, including professional development and workload management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • In-depth knowledge of the technical equipment involved in producing shows and multi-network operations. 
  •  Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

Preferred Education:

  • College Degree in Communications, Production, Management or related fields.

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