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Broadcast Operations Manager
- Nexstar Media Group (Washington, DC)
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The Operations Manager is the primary operational leader responsible for the day-to-day excellence and consistency of all news and live broadcast production. This role leads the operational team, ensuring smooth, high-quality execution of the daily schedule, and is critically focused on developing the talent and skills of every team member. You are the player-coach who ensures the team wins the daily operational game.
Key Responsibilities Staff Management & Scheduling
•Manage daily staffing and scheduling to ensure 24/7 coverage that meets operational demands while maintaining cost efficiency.•Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback to support individual and team success.•Ensure flawless execution of the daily broadcast schedule, including live news segments, commercial breaks, digital products, and automated sequences.•Implement and maintain rigorous quality control procedures to minimize errors and uphold broadcast standards.•Collaborate with Engineering and Editorial teams to refine and standardize operational workflows.•Lead real-time response efforts during critical on-air issues.•Conduct post-incident reviews focused on identifying training gaps and process improvements, with an emphasis on constructive solutions.
Qualifications:•Experience working in network television, particularly in network studios•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 on Capitol Hill.•Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience
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.
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