Production Coordinator

About the role

WKYC-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a meticulous and technically skilled Production Coordinator to ensure the seamless, high-quality execution of visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations.
• Create visually compelling content ensuring among other things visual angles, lighting and set arrangements.
• Setup, position, and operate robotic studio cameras as needed based on direction from the Production Lead or supervisors.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems and control room equipment for production needs.
• Assist the Production Lead in organizing and preparing technical elements for special events and breaking news coverage.
• Support the implementation of standard operating procedures to maintain workflow efficiency and broadcast quality.
• Maintain effective technical communication with the newsroom and engineering departments to ensure systems are operational.
• Commit to continuous, high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training in broadcasting, media production, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of hands-on television broadcast or live production (both linear and digital) experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and proficiency in operating production control room equipment.
• Hands-on expertise with news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, and robotic studio cameras.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating technical cues in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Commitment to teamwork and technical excellence.
• Quick reaction skills for error correction during live broadcasts.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation, including various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
• Treatment of health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union for some newsroom bargaining unit employees.
• Access to virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

EEO statement

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