Broadcast Operations Manager

Definition
Under general supervision of the Community Relations Director, oversee and manage the broadcasting division including audio and video production, podcasting for demand digital mediums. Responsible for producing informative and entertaining content for broadcasting on SRPMIC communication networks. Plans, schedules, coordinates, produces, research, writes, directs, shoots, edits, and finalizes the programs from pre to postproduction and distribution. Supports the overall Community Relations department efforts that enhance communication for the SRPMIC.

This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Essential Functions
Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Broadcast Operations

Plans, schedules, coordinates, produces, writes, directs, shoots, edits, and finalizes the broadcasting programs from pre to postproduction and distribution.

Creates outlines ideas, concepts, and directions to develop project deliverables.

Research, writes, develops captions, and monitors trends.

Keeps Community Relations Director advised of program operations and activities through written and verbal reports.

Maintains equipment inventory, ensures equipment and supplies are available and good working order.

Builds and maintains positive and productive community relations and outreach efforts to establish partnership opportunities for the community, enterprises, businesses, events, and activities occurring within and outside the SRPMIC.

Responsible for planning, producing and editing audio and video through a variety of formats.

Coordinates and implements marketing and advertisement initiatives and campaigns with key division stakeholders. Identifies and develops new prospective markets and new opportunities for the organization.

Administration

Ensures the Department and media activities conform to laws as well as SRPMIC policies and procedures.

Manages time, plans, delegates and quickly reorder priorities as new situations and demands warrant.

Monitors news daily to keep abreast of all pertinent issues.

Approves requisitions, is responsible for the Purchasing Card (P-Card) use and supporting documentation.

Manage, coordinate and participate in media relations/communications groups that further the Community’s ability to promote its messages in the Community.

Ensure all projects comply with the Government mission and values and public relations/communications objectives, policies and procedures.

Budget Planning

Responsible for preparing, implementing and managing the broadcasting budget and helps to determine expenditure priorities.

Maintains financial records, including revenue and fees generated by equipment, materials and operational costs, budget projections and forecast analysis.

Supervision and Staff Workflow

Prioritizes and coordinates staff workflow and provides training and assistance as needed.

Prepares Employee Performance Appraisal Reports (EPAR) for assigned staff that are reviewed and given final approval by the Director.

Establishes and develops performance standards and standard operating procedures for broadcasting programs and staff.

Responsible for assigned staff and recommend new hires, promotions, disciplinary measures, and terminations to the Community Relations Director.

Prepare quarterly and annual reports for the division provided to the Community Relations Director.

Oversee the marketing trends for the broadcasting division and provide reports.

Mentors the staff so they attain the technical and customer service skills along with experience necessary to perform independently and attain further career progression goals.

Miscellaneous
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Community Relations Director.

Qualifications
Education

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in broadcasting, Multimedia, or closely related field required.

Experience

4 years of full-time work with professional experience in AV production and editing.

4 years proven success experience in a “live” AV environment or hosting live programing.

2 years demonstrated successful professional experience in broadcast programming.

2 years demonstrated successful professional experience in AV production including, sound, editing preferred.

2 years of supervisory experience; newsroom, communication, or closely related work required.

4 years demonstrated successful professional experience in AV maintenance, repair, implementation and troubleshooting AV hardware and software problems.

Equivalency

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility

An enrolled Community Member who closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Additional Requirements

Will be required to work outside normal business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Equal Opportunity Statement
SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified:

Community Member Veteran

Community Member

Spouse of Community Member

qualified Native American

and then other qualified candidate.

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