Production Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Collaborates with the Technical Production Manager to coordinate video and podcast production resources and priorities and ensure a steady stream of timely and high-impact content
• Manages the quality and efficiency of video and podcast production workflows, timelines, and deadlines
• Manages internal and external video producers to complete short-form and long-form video content for broadcast, OTT and social media
• Manage internal and external podcast producers to complete weekly and seasonal series
• Processes invoices for external collaborators
• Collaborates with the Director of Original Productions to create and manage yearly production department budget as well as project budgets
• Identify and solve resource challenges for all projects in flight
• Provide production guidance and support to internal and external teams
• Books additional crew support as needed
• Work with Director of Original Productions and Design Director to coordinate graphic design elements
• Cooperates with Programming Coordinator to schedule video content and deliver titles, descriptions, and images for the KCTS 9 broadcast schedule, Viewer Guide and OTT
• Collaborate with on-air promotion team to schedule promo production for all broadcast video content
• Manage production strategies and timelines, giving input toward improving production strategies and timelines
• Proactively identifies opportunities for workflow improvement, providing solutions to identified workflow issues
• Maintain production pipeline practice and policy documentation
• Track resource usage and work with the accounting department to assure proper allocation of project costs. Prepare cost accounting data for entry to the finance system
• Maintain knowledge of bargaining unit contracts to assure compliance
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the CPM
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of scheduling software such as Cheqroom is preferred
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of video and podcast production in field and studio environments
• Ability to interact with technical and non-technical team members across a variety of fields
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and fostering key internal and external business relationships, as well as the ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to continuously improve processes and systems and adapt to changing priorities with ease
• Drives a culture of experimentation and improvement when it comes to tools, technology, and process
• Demonstrated success as an organized problem solver
• Able to collaborate with external partners and vendors efficiently and effectively

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS Degree in Communications or related field or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of two years’ management experience or people management required.
• Four years’ experience coordinating and managing production workflows and timelines in a deadline-driven environment. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@kcts9.org.