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West Coast Operations Manager
ABC, Inc. is a broad-based international media company with broadcasting, cable and publishing properties, as well as programming services and licenses, in more than 100 countries.
The West Coast Operation Manager will manage and be responsible for the broadcast and distribution in a 24 x 7 environment. Must be flexible with work schedule and maybe required to work on weekends and nights. The Manager will be accountable for providing leadership and oversight for content, ingest, file - transfer, program management and automation. The Manager will coordinate program operations on the day of air ensuring that all network feeds are broadcast as scheduled. The Manager should be able to effectively communicate with Network senior management.
Responsibilities
The Manager will be responsible for delivering flawless execution of a broadcast as well as administering network policies and procedures. The position will act as an interface between client groups for program/content management and broadcast distribution. The Manager should be educated and familiar with all aspects of live and packaged Program content for a Television Network broadcast. This position will have oversight for automation program lists, working with all areas of Program Operations in matching program formats to the broadcast lists, changing program lineups when necessary, supporting the on-air control rooms, our affiliated stations and interacting with New York counterparts.
Basic Qualifications
Harris Automation background a plus Knowledge of Nexio and K2 servers also a plus Familiarity of broadcast devices typical in a television facility Understanding of Broadcast Logs and timings a must Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 Attention to detail and able to work under deadline pressure. Must be organized and be able to clearly convey information to co-workers as well as control room personnel. Must work well independently and unsupervised as well as in a team. Must have the ability to make quick decisions and exercise judgment to ensure all on-air broadcasts are error free.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years professional broadcast experience is preferred.
Required Education
College degree related to broadcasting or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
Req ID: 20134 Location: Los Angeles, CA The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Location: Los Angeles, CA
Requisition ID: 20134BR
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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