Just the News Studio Production Manager

Description:

The TV Studio Production Manager oversees the daily
logistical, financial, and operational execution of studio broadcasts. They
bridge the gap between creative vision and physical production by managing
budgets, scheduling, crew hiring, and studio resources to ensure shows are
delivered safely, on time, and within financial constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling:
  Build and maintain detailed production timelines from pre-production
  through filming and post-production.

• Technical
  & Equipment Upkeep: Maintain, troubleshoot, and update complex
  broadcast equipment (e.g., mixing desks, cameras, lighting grids, and
  playback devices). Work with the engineering and IT departments to
  schedule preventative maintenance and repair faulty gear before it derails
  production. Ensure the program meets high technical standards, including
  proper audio balance, lighting levels, and visual clarity.

• Operations
  & Logistics: Oversee studio facility operations, book stages,
  coordinate set builds, and manage supply orders.

• Compliance
  & Safety: Conduct risk assessments, ensure adherence to FCC/Ofcom
  broadcast regulations, and maintain strict health and safety protocols on
  the studio floor.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:
  Typically 3–5 years of progressive experience in television production,
  studio operations, or asset/resource management.

• Technical
  Proficiency: Deep understanding of broadcast equipment, studio
  staging, lighting, and post-production workflows.

• Industry
  Knowledge: Familiarity with union labor practices (e.g., SAG-AFTRA,
  IATSE), copyright laws, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Soft
  Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, crisis management
  skills, and clear communication to resolve on-set issues smoothly.

Core responsibilities are divided into four primary areas:

1. Daily Operations & Workflow Management

• Scheduling:
  Coordinate studio usage, manage calendars for different production teams,
  and avoid booking conflicts.

• Pre-Production
  Support: Assist producers with pre-production tasks like gathering
  materials, organizing graphics databases, and blocking out shoot times.

• Live
  Broadcast Oversight: Liaise directly with floor managers, anchors, and
  control room directors to ensure smooth live broadcasts and resolve on-air
  emergencies.

2. Technical & Equipment Upkeep

• Equipment
  Maintenance: Maintain, troubleshoot, and update complex broadcast
  equipment (e.g., mixing desks, cameras, lighting grids, and playback
  devices).

• Engineering
  Liaison: Work with the engineering and IT departments to schedule
  preventative maintenance and repair faulty gear before it derails
  production.

• Technical
  Quality Control: Ensure the program meets high technical standards,
  including proper audio balance, lighting levels, and visual clarity.

3. Personnel & Talent Management

• Staffing:
  Recruit, train, and schedule camera operators, audio technicians, and
  production assistants.

• Talent/Guest
  Relations: Create a welcoming environment for guests and on-air
  talent, briefing them before takes and ensuring they are in place at the
  correct times.

4. Administrative & Commercial Duties

• Budgeting
  & Billing: Manage the studio’s rate card, secure new clients for
  “dry-hired” studio space, and oversee client invoicing.

• Safety
  Compliance: Enforce health and safety regulations, ensure clear fire
  exits, and maintain a secure working environment on the studio floor.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional production experience at a media organization, preferably in news and documentaries.

• Advanced proficiency with DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Premiere and the Adobe Creative Suite production workflow. Knowledge of Audacity is a plus.

• Advanced proficiency in video editing techniques, including motion graphics, audio mixing, color correction, good sense of composition, type layout and animation. 3D experience is a plus.

• Must be available to work a variety of schedules, including weekends, to meet production and broadcast deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, online and in person.

• Working knowledge of the best types of video for digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and OTT.

• Must have a relentless commitment to accuracy, precision, fairness and balance.

Benefits

· 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

· Flexible Schedule

· Paid Time Off

This is a full-time role represented by Just the Network, with a salary range to be determined depending on experience and generous benefits. The office for Just the News is located in Washington, D.C., and applicants must be willing to work out of the office, which is located at 1717 Pennsylvania Ave.

To Apply

To apply, please send a resume, a brief pitch for the job, and a few samples of your work to [email protected] with the subject line: Video Editor / Just the News

Contact John Beck / COO / Just the News

[email protected]

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Just the News!

We look forward to reviewing your application.