FT Material Manager

Duties

• Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of content production elements for live newscasts.
• Cook up and communicate prep of edited video content for live newscasts.
• Track server playout status.
• Communicate status of edited content to News producers in conjunction with reporter live-shot schedules.
• Develop and assist standard operating procedures for video content, storage and organization.
• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases.
• Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers.
• Perform quality analysis (QA) of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.
• Track and support administrative storage on Core Media, BitCentral and other related systems.
• Manage News video archive database following newscasts.
• Research archival requests.
• Perform cross-training: develop basic skill sets to capably provide Associate Director relief for meal breaks, vacation, and sick calls.
• Generate End of Shift Report (EOS) updating status of edited content and server database.
• Provide Production Dept. with production assistance as required for all News and Special Events production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of experience working in live News production.
• Team player. Communicate and engage with co-workers in a positive and productive manner.
• Effective planning, task prioritization, and works efficiently under deadline.
• Maintains focus and composure in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge and execution of news pre-production processes, technology, and workflow.
• Demonstrates intellect and aptitude to train others on production workflow and technology.
• Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.
• Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Core Media, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent operating systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

Available

Immediately

Compensation

$25/hr+ - commensurate with experience and skill level