Technical Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Fox News Media is looking for a Technical Production Manager for the Washington DC Bureau. As the­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Technical Production Manager, you will manage relationships between production and operation internal groups to troubleshoot and address technical workflow challenges and implement timely and effective resolutions. As the Technical Production Manager, you possess strong organizational and time management skills. You have a broad understanding of all the key components of studio and control room environments and can make difficult decisions under tight time constraints.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide front-line control room support for all technical personnel
• Work alongside satellite operations, editorial/production staff, and other technical operations groups to solve production-related issues
• Coordinate studio crews and control room staff
• Schedule and handle production requests including the overall production budget
• Handle any requests including acquisitions, studios, signal flow, satellites, and graphics processes
• Deliver the highest quality of service and maximum resource utilization
• Plan for both large- and small-scale remote site projects (i.e. elections, full shows on the road)
• Book crews, hotels, and travel arrangements
• Order/rent equipment
• Compile a list of technical gear needed, office space, talent requests, makeup, and anything else that production requires
• Travel to/from remote sites, work onsite and be the lead person for large- and small-scale events
• Work closely with producers and directors in planning programs and managing field, studio, and manpower scheduling
• Work closely with finance managers in preparation of show or facility budgets and expense reporting
• Provide front-line management of staff, facilities, equipment, and technology for a customer-driven production operations group supporting News and Business

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3+ years' experience as a Technical Production Manager in a fast-paced environment
• Live control room experience
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends
• A broad understanding of all key components of studio and control room environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of the operation of control rooms and studio functions
• Strong organizational skills, good time management skills, and ability to make difficult decisions under time constraints
• Experience with iNews, AZ Edit, ScheduALL, and Microsoft Excel
• Availability to travel

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