• NewsNation Operation Manager

    Nexstar Media Group (New York, NY)


    NewsNation is seeking a skilled and proactive Operations Manager to oversee studio and control room operations, and crew coordination at our New York City Bureau. This role reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with operations leadership, technical teams, and editorial staff to ensure smooth coordination across all aspects of production.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving operational issues that could impact live or recorded broadcasts.

    • Collaborate with fellow operations managers to supervise and support a large, diverse technical staff.

    • Oversee scheduling operations to ensure efficient and effective staffing across all shifts.

    • Work closely with the Director of Operations on strategic initiatives, special projects, and day-to-day problem-solving.

    • Manage and support a workforce that includes employees represented by different bargaining units.• Act as the on-site manager during early morning weekend shifts.

    • Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

     

    Please note: This role includes Saturday and Sunday as part of the regular weekly schedule. Weekend shifts are a required and non-negotiable component of this position.

    Qualifications:

    • Experience working in network television, particularly in network control rooms

    • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.

    • Prior management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

    • Self-starter with a proactive mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.

    • This is an on-site position based in Midtown Manhattan. • Bachelor’s degree preferred

     

    Salary Range: (per experience) $130K to $150K

     

    Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

     

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    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.