WLS Senior Manager, News Operations

ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL, is seeking its next Senior Manager of News Operations. This role leads a group of talented photographers, editors and editorial staff members as it oversees all operational aspects of the newsgathering process. Join the #1 team in Chicago and help define the future of newsgathering. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage station’s news photographers, media managers and editors; provide those employees with feedback and ensure high quality production values in all newscasts
• Schedule photographers, gear and vehicles while also overseeing maintenance of news vehicles
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and serve as primary news contact to engineering and IT departments
• Plan operational aspects of special events coverage, such as election night, major sporting events, and out-of-town trips
• Define workflows in the field, edit area and transmission
• Monitor new and emerging technologies and evaluate how those technologies can enhance and streamline news workflows
• Work with News Director on capital and operational budget development
• Take lead on all newsgathering safety and risk management issues
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and support the negotiation of services

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a news photographer
• In-depth knowledge of field newsgathering and edit operations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of labor union contracts
• Knowledge of new and emerging newsgathering technologies such as cellular-bonded technology

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

• This is an on-site role, requiring the employee to work from a Company-designated location in Chicago, IL on an ongoing basis.