WLS Senior Manager, News Operations
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103136 Location Chicago, Illinois, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Nov. 11, 2024Job Summary:
ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, is seeking its next Senior Manager of News Operations. This role leads a group of talented photographers, editors and editorial staff members as it oversees all operational aspects of the newsgathering process. Join the #1 team in Chicago and help define the future of newsgathering.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage station’s news photographers, media managers and editors; provide those employees with feedback and ensure high quality production values in all newscasts
- Schedule photographers, gear and vehicles while also overseeing maintenance of news vehicles
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and serve as primary news contact to engineering and IT departments
- Plan operational aspects of special events coverage, such as election night, major sporting events, and out-of-town trips
- Define workflows in the field, edit area and transmission
- Monitor new and emerging technologies and evaluate how those technologies can enhance and streamline news workflows
- Work with News Director on capital and operational budget development
- Take lead on all newsgathering safety and risk management issues
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships and support the negotiation of services
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a news photographer
- In-depth knowledge of field newsgathering and edit operations
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of labor union contracts
- Knowledge of new and emerging newsgathering technologies such as cellular-bonded technology
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Additional Information:
- This is an on-site role, requiring the employee to work from a Company-designated location in Chicago, IL on an ongoing basis.
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.