Sr. Manager of Operations, Media Operations Center

In your role as Sr. Manager of Operations, you will oversee and manage the team that will support the playout and origination of 20+ FOX Stations. These channels originate from our new Cloud-Base Master Control Platform. In this position, you will provide leadership, guidance and development on a team of 30+ Master Control Operators. Furthermore, this position is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of processes and procedures for the origination of our stations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create and develop strategic operational plans for the FOX TV Stations that originate from this facility. 
• Manage and oversee the “day to day” operations of the Media Operations Center (MOC) in Des Moines IA.
• Communicates clear expectations regarding performance standards and measurements used to evaluate success of individuals and the department.
• Participates in recruiting and hiring direct reports. Assists in getting new staff embedded in the business.
• Recognizes and rewards efforts of high-performing employees.  Provides regular and consistent feedback. 
• Partners with leadership and peers to align policies, procedures and best practices to create an effective, productive and efficient environment.
• Oversee and provides senior level direction to resolve technical, workflow and system issues to ensure effective long-term problem resolution.
• Maintains in-depth working knowledge of Content Origination and Operational of the Cloud-base playout systems. 
• Coordinates and drives the business relationship with key internal partners and significant Station’s Generals Managers.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

• Consistently check in with staff and update regularly about workflow processes and changes made for the “day to day”.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in developing positive employee relations.
• Prepare performance evaluations, writing and participating in yearly reviews.
• Take responsibility for the work environment, both culturally and physically
• Assist with special projects as necessary.
• Approach operations and resourcing using an agile and lean mindset.
• Be able to adjust to a 24/7 Facility needs and requirements.
• Compile data and/or generate reports, as needed.

 

Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience, in a significant Supervisory or Manager role in the television broadcasting/Local TV Station’s industry.
• Experience in managing an On-Air Operations team of 10+ staff members.
• Experience with On Air Master Control Automation Systems.
• Experience with Cloud Automation Playout System – AMAGI Cloudport (A PLUS)
• Experience in troubleshooting operational issues (Playout, Media, Caption, etc.).
• Experience with digital workflows and digital video technologies.
• Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution.
• Experience and understanding in Switching Live Local News and Network Sporting Events. (A MUST).
• Experience in Local Station Operations.
• Excellent Writing Skills of Technical Operating Procedures. (A MUST).

 

Sinclair’s content technology is at the core of our operational excellence.  We thrive on innovation and a passion for connecting people with the best local news and sports content.   As we grow our content offerings and expand our broadcast, cable, and digital distribution channels we’re embracing new technologies to fuel that growth.  We’re excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media systems. We are driven by a belief that flexibility and agility will address rapidly changing media environments and we’re confident that great people and great technology equal great solutions.

  Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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