Technical Production Manager
Fox
Washington, DCThis was removed by the employer on 12/7/2021 5:05:00 AM PST
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We are looking for a Technical Production Manager to join our Fox News family. As the Technical Production Manager, you manage relationships between both Production's and Operation's internal group 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 are able to make difficult decisions under tight time constraints.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide front-line control room support for all technical personnel and work alongside satellite operations, editorial/production staff, and other technical operations groups to solve production related issues
• Coordinate studio crews and control room staff; scheduling and handling production requests including the overall production budget
• Handle any and all 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 being 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 to minimize costs to the customer and channel
• 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
• At least 3 years experience as a Technical Production Manager in a fast-paced environment
• A broad understanding of all key components of studio and control room environments
• Well versed in the operations of all control rooms and studio functions
• Strong organizational skills, good time management skills, able to make difficult decisions under time constraints
• Experience with iNews, AZ Edit, ScheduALL, and Microsoft Excel
• Availability to travel
• Flexibility to work weekends and overnights