The Maslow Media Group is the nationally recognized Workforce Solutions provider for Broadcast Media and Information Technology talent. Headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, The Maslow Group is your preferred partner for Media and IT Contingent Staffing, Executive Search, Managed Services, Production Services and Employer of Record (EOR)/paymaster solutions.
We are urgently recruiting for a Production Manager for our client in Arlington, VA, a national public television program that offers educational programming.
This is a part-time contract to hire position.
Scheduling for this role may vary week to week depending on production schedule.
About the Opportunity:
The Production Manager (PM) works directly with the Senior Director, Production Management assisting in all phases of the technical and operational activities for the nightly broadcast.
Principal Responsibilities:
* Attend, via call, virtual or in person, the editorial and production meetings related to the show(s) under production.
* Coordinate, acquire and validate live remotes from studios, IP sources such as Skype, LiveU and other uplinks or transmission sources.
* Coordinate and maintain schedule for remotes and technical requirements in the control room and studio and.
* Schedule and create work orders for manpower and resource allocations.
* Manage assignments of editors and ensure quality of product.
* Work closely with Reporter/Producers to ensure that remote studio needs are met in a timely fashion.
* Coordinate traffic needs with the Engineer in Charge.
* Update database of studio remote facilities worldwide.
* Assist with logistics and budgetary oversight of the daily program.
* ENG operation and edit facility oversight.
* Fill in for the Senior Production manager as needed.
* Maintain a working knowledge of edit room capabilities, tape segment technical deliverables and acceptable delivery methods.
* Serve in the control room for production pre-tapes and the news broadcast; remote oversight as permitted.
* Coordinate video acquisition from a variety of external sources to obtain necessary video elements for broadcast and digital platforms.
* Support video needs, ingest video and route feeds for daily evening broadcast and livestreams.
* Alert producers of rights restrictions for incoming footage.
* Monitor and react to news events.
* Oversee any ENG crew operations and logistics planning, creating schedules, crew calls, monitor overtime and meal penalties, ensure crews have adequate information about details of assignments and the equipment required for any shoot, and other necessary duties, following union requirements.
* Track petty cash usage for field operations.
* Hire freelance crews and maintain and update database of crew resources.
* Train freelancers as well as production assistants in Production Management functions.
* Schedules and assign hair and makeup for talent and on-air guests.
* Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* 5-7 years of prior television experience, preferably in a news environment.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels.
* Financial aptitude with a proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Or equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Strong interest in creative problem solving under live news constraints.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Prior experience in satellite and fiber transmission is a plus.
* Familiarity with AVID iNews, Interplay and SchedulAll programs are a plus.
* Ability to comprehend and communicate technical concepts easily.
* Job requires a positive attitude, team player and a calm demeanor, able to perform under pressure.
* Ability to work occasional nights or weekends.
Pay range: $44.69 hourly
About us:
Since our founding in 1988 The Maslow Media Group has grown to become the Workforce Solutions leader in Media (Maslow Media) and IT (Intelligent Quality Solutions/IQS) verticals, aiding fortune 100 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, technology, and broadcasting organizations. As an Employer of Record (EOR) in all 50 states, MMG can hire, train, recruit, and employ the talent required to ensure our clients meet their corporate growth goals.
The Maslow Media Group is committed to equal employment opportunity for all workers regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We pride ourselves on the ability to quickly evolve and respond to shifting market conditions by creating scalable, predictable, high-quality solutions. For more information, visit us at:
MaslowMedia.com and IQS-Corp.com