Job Summary:

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 newscastsSchedule photographers, gear and vehicles while also overseeing maintenance of news vehiclesTroubleshoot equipment issues and serve as primary news contact to engineering and IT departmentsPlan operational aspects of special events coverage, such as election night, major sporting events, and out-of-town tripsDefine workflows in the field, edit area and transmissionMonitor new and emerging technologies and evaluate how those technologies can enhance and streamline news workflowsWork with News Director on capital and operational budget developmentTake lead on all newsgathering safety and risk management issuesDevelop and maintain vendor relationships and support the negotiation of services

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a news photographerIn-depth knowledge of field newsgathering and edit operationsExcellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of labor union contractsKnowledge 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.
The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $165,900 to $222,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.