News Production Manager

KVIA is looking for a News Production Manager. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 2pm to 11pm, but it may change due to vacations or special coverage. The News Production Manager oversees all areas of Production at the station, supervises all production employees, and reports to the Operation’s Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and train production staff
• Supervise and train master control staff
• Oversee that schedules are been maintained.
• Oversee cross-training in production department.
• Direct the newscasts
• Supervise Control Room activity
• Tape daily cut-ins and buttons
• Make sure all field and in-house lives are ready with picture and mic check before each show
• Switch the shows
• Make sure the sets are set up properly for shows
• Check lighting to make sure it will be ready for shows
• Check commercial log
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Assist with Master Control duties as needed
• Collaborate with News Dept. employees to produce clean newscasts.

Qualifications

• Excellent management skills
• Exceptional decision-making skills
• Extensive knowledge of broadcast operations

Other Items to Consider

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Qualified individuals may email their resume to jobs@kvia.com, OR apply in person at KVIA-TV, 4140 Rio Bravo, El Paso, Texas 79902.

NPG of Texas/KVIA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer