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The Walt Disney Company
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description: Job Posting Title: WLS Senior Manager, News OperationsReq ID: 10103136Job Description:ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, is seeking its next Senior Manager of News Operations. This role leads a group of talented photographers, editors and editorial staff members as it oversees all operational aspects of the newsgathering process. Join the #1 team in Chicago and help define the future of newsgathering.Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage station’s news photographers, media managers and editors; provide those employees with feedback and ensure high quality production values in all newscasts
- Schedule photographers, gear and vehicles while also overseeing maintenance of news vehicles
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and serve as primary news contact to engineering and IT departments
- Plan operational aspects of special events coverage, such as election night, major sporting events, and out-of-town trips
- Define workflows in the field, edit area and transmission
- Monitor new and emerging technologies and evaluate how those technologies can enhance and streamline news workflows
- Work with News Director on capital and operational budget development
- Take lead on all newsgathering safety and risk management issues
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships and support the negotiation of services
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a news photographer
- In-depth knowledge of field newsgathering and edit operations
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of labor union contracts
- Knowledge of new and emerging newsgathering technologies such as cellular-bonded technology
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Additional Information:
- This is an on-site role, requiring the employee to work from a Company-designated location in Chicago, IL on an ongoing basis.
Job Posting Segment: Owned TV StationsJob Posting Primary Business: Owned TV Stations AllPrimary Job Posting Category: Broadcast Operations – LinearEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Chicago, IL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2024-11-11
Company Name: The Walt Disney Company
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