Fox
News Operations Manager
Orlando, Florida, USA
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$115kDetected 29 days ago
LogisticsProcurementCustomer SupportPremiere ProLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network.
- In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.
- These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.
Responsibilities
- Leads advanced technology-related strategy and technical support for newsroom content creation across streaming, digital, OTT and traditional broadcast platforms.
- Leads with a streaming-first mindset and has a strong grasp of streaming technology including TriCaster.
- Manage software systems critical to newsroom workflows and advises on best practices, emerging streaming trends and other technological opportunities.
- Evaluates and implements tools that support content creation, delivery and performance measurement.
- Partners with news leadership on budgetary decisions related to technology procurement and upgrades.
- Administers and supports newsroom editing systems (e.g., BitCentral, Premiere)
- Serves as the station's lead iNews administrator, responsible for user support, maintenance and training.
- Manages the implementation, upgrades and staff training for third-party newsroom software including Megaphone, WSI, Baron's, LiveU, Starlink and other content or transmission tools.
- Lead adoption and integration of new tools and software enhancements.
- Collaborate with news managers to streamline editorial processes and enhance efficiency
Requirements
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Strong understanding of live streaming workflows and technical systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate between editorial and technical language.
- Must have a "can-do" attitude.
- Strong understanding of live streaming workflows and technical systems. Must be flexible to work off-hours, nights, weekends and holidays depending on the news cycle. Background in one or more of the following disciplines: photojournalism, production, editing, IT, streaming systems or engineering. Demonstrated experience managing teams and cross-functional projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate between editorial and technical language. Strong
- organizational, problem-solving and leadership capabilities. Must have a "can-do" attitude.
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required.
- OTHER: Minimum four years' experience as a News Operations Manager in a major market. Must have a valid Driver's License.
- Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
- Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $100,000.00-115,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Skills
- Scheduling and management of photojournalists and editors
- Maintenance of news vehicles
- Field equipment upkeep and logistics
- Orders and tracks all newsroom equipment/technology purchases
Compensation
- Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $100,000.00-115,000.00 annually.
Benefits
- The News Operations Manager serves as the vital strategic link between editorial vision and technical execution, driving workflow innovation across traditional broadcast and live-streaming platforms.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
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