Job Description
Job Summary: WINK News is looking for an experienced and motivated
Dayside News Production Supervisor to lead our broadcast news production team. This position plays a key role in overseeing the technical execution of daily newscasts across multiple time slots, ensuring seamless coordination between control room, studio, and news.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in live television news production, a proven ability to manage teams, and the organizational skills required to deliver multiple hours of live and recorded content every day.
Key Responsibilities: - Supervise production staff including directors, technical directors, studio crew, and graphic operators.
- Oversee the technical execution of multiple daily newscasts, ensuring high production standards and broadcast quality.
- Coordinate closely with producers, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to support editorial goals and show flow.
- Maintain daily schedules and manage staffing to meet coverage needs, including breaking news and special events.
- Troubleshoot technical and workflow issues in real time to avoid disruptions during live broadcasts.
- Ensure studio and control room equipment is operated properly and report any technical issues to engineering.
- Support training and development of production staff to improve skills and maintain consistency across shows.
- Maintain clear communication between news, engineering, and production teams to ensure a smooth broadcast process.
Qualifications: - 3–5 years of experience in live television news production, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong understanding of newsroom workflows, live control room operations, and production technology.
- Experience directing or technical directing newscasts a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple newscasts and a rotating staff under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS), switchers, audio consoles, and automation systems (ROSS, Wheatstone).
Physical Requirements: - Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during control room operations and live newscasts.
- Manual dexterity to operate production equipment such as switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, and computer systems with precision.
- Visual acuity (with or without correction) to monitor broadcast signals, video feeds, rundown scripts, and control room displays.
- Auditory ability (with or without aids) to monitor multiple communication channels, including intercoms, program audio, and emergency alerts.
- Occasional lifting and moving of production-related materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., camera accessories, lighting components, cables).
- Mobility within studio and control room environments, including the ability to respond quickly to technical needs or crew coordination.
- Ability to work under time-sensitive, high-pressure conditions, especially during live or breaking news coverage.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, in support of live broadcast schedules and special events.
Benefits: Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
- 1 st of the month after 30 days employment
- Subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
- PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
- Company-Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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