Operations Manager

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Job Description:

KCCI 8 News, the Hearst Television station in the Des Moines market, is looking for an Operations Manager who can help us win every big story in a big way. The right candidate will be organized and flexible, a good team player and someone willing to lead from the trenches. We are looking for an innovator and take-charge leader who can organize logistics for breaking news, daily coverage, and major projects. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead production supervisor for big events, special reports, and investigative assignments
• Help plan and execute multiplatform programming, including on-site productions and field productions
• Work closely with our engineering department on newsgathering and production logistics, including upkeep of news technology assets
• Manage newsroom iPhones and MiFis
• Identify and implement new technology to advance our storytelling across all platforms
• Foster an inclusive culture, encouraging collaboration and discussion to enterprise content in our diverse community

Requirements

• Five years of newsroom experience, including some leadership experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Possess broad understanding of broadcast operations and equipment
• Work cohesively to execute strategic goals as part of the leadership team
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment up to 40 pounds                                           
• Demonstrate superb organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• College degree in Journalism or related field preferred, or related experience
• Military DINFOS experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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