Operations Manager
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Job Description
KCCI 8 News the Hearst Television station in the Des Moines market is looking for an OperationsManagerwho can help us win every big story in a big way. The right candidate will be organized and flexible a good team player and someone willing to lead from the trenches. We are looking for an innovator and takecharge leader who can organize logistics for breaking news daily coverage and major projects. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Act as lead production supervisor for big events special reports and investigative assignments
- Help plan and execute multiplatform programming including onsite productions and field productions
- Work closely with our engineering department on newsgathering and production logistics including upkeep of news technology assets
- Manage newsroom iPhones and MiFis
- Identify and implement new technology to advance our storytelling across all platforms
- Foster an inclusive culture encouraging collaboration and discussion to enterprise content in our diverse community
Requirements
- Five years of newsroom experience including some leadership experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment
- Possess broad understanding of broadcastoperationsand equipment
- Work cohesively to execute strategic goals as part of the leadership team
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment up to 40 pounds
- Demonstrate superb organizational and problemsolving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- College degree in Journalism or related field preferred or related experience
- Military DINFOS experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
