Unit Manager/Production Coordinator
Unit Manager/Production Coordinator
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Job Description
WCVB the ABC affiliate in the Boston market is searching for a Unit Manager/Production Coordinator for Chronicle the stations nightly news magazine program which recently celebrated 43 years on the air and whose mission is to tell the stories of New England across all platforms. The Unit Manager/Production Coordinator manages office functions for the program coordinates production elements for each broadcast and produces content for digital platforms. The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter with an attention to detail who can work independently in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. You will report to the Chronicle Executive Producer.
Responsibilities:
- Help prepare the nightly rundown for the show creating cut sheets ordering graphic and chyron information timing segments and reviewing all video elements before air
- Staff the control room four evenings per week collaborating with director control room crew and Chronicle anchors to produce the live show
- Draft web articles clips video and posts video to web nightly (post-broadcast) and post weekly program listings to Chronicle website
- Assist with creating content for digital platforms including YouTube Instagram and other social media channels working both independently and with Chronicle producers videographers editors and managers
- Occasionally work in the field to help coordinate live remotes such as Chronicles Boston Marathon live show and Holiday Lights
- Supervise Chronicle interns
- Assist managers with scheduling and ordering/managing office supplies
- Assist managers producers and crews in other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience in a broadcast environment
- Experience creating compelling content for digital platforms
- Must be skilled at multi-tasking and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with ENPS Adobe Creative Suite content management systems SEO preferred
- Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated 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 representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. 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
