Broadcasting 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 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.

• Provides routine supervision of assigned broadcasting staff members including monitoring and coordinating activities of the division.
• 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.

• Assumes responsibility for all aspects of the broadcasting planning, development, scheduling, preparation and production.
• 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.

• Provides administrative management and support for the Department and for the broadcasting development and production including making recommendations for overall improvement and streamlining.
• 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.

• 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…