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The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.

We are looking for a Manager, News Operations to join the Operations team in Las Vegas, Nevada supporting Telemundo Las Vegas. As the Manager, News Operations, you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of the team within our Production Control Room. If you love a challenge, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team providing exceptional service and working with leading edge media technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide processes, resourcing and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met.
• Hire, coach and develop team members throughout their career journey.
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of new workflows, projects and initiatives
• Responsible for Productions Control Room and Studio Technology including direct supervision of Automated Production Control (APC) Operators.
• Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of news vehicles.
• Be fully proficient with the newsroom computer system (NRCS)
• Responsible for maintaining station disaster recovery procedures for News team.
• Have a deep understanding of media workflow efficiency tools that impact in house and field operations and train end users on how to use them.
• Provide strategic, logistical planning, and insight to upcoming events, special programs and/or elements to be included in news coverage.
• Must be available to work during major on-air events, breaking news, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and be available 24-7.
• Partner with 3rd party vendors and internal service providers to best service the needs of the operation and business
• Ensure compliance with NBCUniversal cyber security policies and standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including minimum 2 years of leadership experience, consisting of people management, project leadership, or indirect leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in radio, television & film, journalism, operations, related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading operational functions of mid to major market news or live event production operations.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights, holidays and weekends as required.
• Ability to articulate clear performance expectations, provide accountability for team members and communicate effectively across stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with media asset management systems and methodologies.
• Ability to create a collaborative environment while rolling out new processes and procedures.
• Strong problem solver with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Must be willing to work in the field in all types of weather conditions, varying work schedules, and to travel as part of assigned duties.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., have a driver’s license and valid US Passport.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience managing personnel.
• Bilingual English and Spanish fluency a plus
• Have strong news judgment with knowledge of legal and ethical issues in multi-media platforms.
• Experience in photojournalism and news editing.
• Knowledgeable about FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting in multi-media platforms, and employment and labor regulations.
• Understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and technical expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news, environment.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.