KTRK-TV is seeking an innovative and dedicated Production Manager to oversee the station’s critical Newscast Directing and Studio Production staff. This team touches the production side of 70+ Weekly Hours of Newscasts, Weekly Shows, Live Major Special Event Remote Productions and Sponsored Content Studio Tapings. This role is also required to be a hands-on Director periodically for newscasts and live event productions.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for overall management/maintenance/scheduling for production staff, 2 production studios, 2 control rooms, and remote production truck
Responsible for production department budgeting, staff scheduling and training
Has total project management oversight of the production/technical coordination and on-air execution of more than 12 LIVE Major Remote Events Annually, including Chevron Houston Marathon, July 4th Prime Time Concert and Fireworks and the Pride Houston Parade (all are simulcast on HULU, ABCNews Live and ESPN+)
Multi-month planning with all KTRK departments as well as outside vendors
Oversees setup, tech and studio needs for all internal station events and presentations
Main production liaison between all station departments
Helps monitor and maintain overall exceptional high quality look we expect from all KTRK productions
Basic Requirements:
8 plus years experience in a Major Market Live Linear Newscast and Live Event Directing Experience using automated production systems (ie…Ross Production Switchers and graphic systems, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC, Calrec Audio Consoles)
Thorough Knowledge of conventional and automated television production systems, Studio and Field video and audio production, and stays abreast of industry innovations
Supervisory Experience in a major television station preferred
Must have Excellent Leadership, Communication and Organizational Skills
Must be Extremely Detailed Oriented and possess ability to manage multiple major projects at one time
Accessible 24/7 as we are a 24/7 News station and things come up at all hours
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field
Interested candidates apply via Disneycareers.com reference JOB ID # 10113659
About Disney Entertainment:
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.
KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.