Description

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the Television Production Manager, schedules and facilitates training of studio and field production staff. Manages project logistics for productions, schedules client services, monitors expenses in accordance with annual goals and expectations as well as provides transparency of project information to staff. Work requires the use of independent judgement using analytical, interpretative and evaluative skills in working toward defined, specific objectives using a wide range of procedures. Must be highly organized with the ability to track several projects simultaneously.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Television Production Staff Oversight: Assigns and schedules production staff and student workers to projects. Coordinates activities of production staff engaged in writing, directing, editing and producing of local production programming and special client services projects such as satellite uplinks originating in the station’s studio.
• Technical and Maintenance Support: Provides technical support and guidance to production staff including advice on techniques and style. Trains production staff in safety matters and maintenance of equipment.
• Television Operations Management: Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operation of the production department including studio and field activities.
• Budget and Invoicing Management: Assists in the development of program production budgets in conjunction with the Chief Content Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Maintains expense ledgers for all productions as well as crew hours worked on capitalized productions, tracks costs, and identifies opportunities for cost-saving measures without compromising quality.  Works collaboratively with the Administrative Business Manager to invoice external clients for services.
• Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with internal teams, including producers, writers, editors, etc. along with external vendors and clients.
• Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages high performing team highly skilled and motivated staff focused on the delivery of quality and value-added services, and allocates cross-functional responsibilities and work processes.  Responsibilities include coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development:  Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in television production. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Requirements

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Television Broadcasting and/or Engineering or related field and (4) four years of experience with a minimum of (2) two years in a supervisory role at a major market television station. 

Preferred Education & Experience: Master’s degree with an emphasis in Television Broadcasting and/or Engineering or related field and (7) seven years of experience with a minimum of (3) three years in a supervisory role at a major market television station. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to perform the various production positions.  Ability to serve as a director of studio and remote productions.
• Working knowledge of current production technology and methods, equipment and materials related to studio, remote, and field production.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately, problem solve production related issues, and plan for current and future production changes and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, prioritize required tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to use Media Pulse or equivalent production scheduling software, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and other general data management software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and community partners.
• Ability to research and analyze data, methods, issues and/or strategies and strategic recommendations for the formulation of policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain policies, procedures and written and oral instructions to administration, faculty, staff, students and the general public.