Directs and manages the daily activities of production teams and/or departments (Computer Graphics, Electronic Field Production, Lighting, Scenic Services, Studio Crew and Video Tape Editing/Multimedia Production) that create and/or produce remote and studio radio/television/web productions.
Develops program ideas and content independently or with other skilled staff and non-staff members.Prepares short-range and long-range schedules for all productions, including facilities, equipment, personnel and other related activities.Develops and maintains budgets, timelines and billing records of facilities, material and personnel, or supervises the development and maintenance of those documents.Selects, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of a diverse staff.Meets with underwriters and those for whom programs may be produced.Develops and maintains, in conjunction with the Engineering Department, a system for the concurrent scheduling of employees; resolves any conflicting schedules.Conducts production meetings on a project basis to ensure that all projects are completed to high professional standards and according to budgets and timetables.Evaluates and recommends the purchase of radio/television production equipment and supplies; ensures inventory of equipment is properly maintained.Manages multimedia and web production departments or sections, which develop broadcast productions and content for the web, and cross platform applications of broadcast product.
Knowledge of radio/television production techniques and the technical aspects of production and equipment.Ability to budget, negotiate, plan, develop proposals and schedule.Ability to assess, evaluate, guide and supervise subordinates.Ability to produce and direct radio/television programs.Ability to use independent judgement within established guidelines and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members and the public.Ability to communicate orally, visually and in writing.Knowledge of the use of emerging new technologies in broadcast, including the Internet and attendant broadcast vehicles.Ability to write, shoot, edit and produce.
A bachelor's degree and experience in a professional television setting.