JOB TITLE: Television Broadcast Manager
REPORTS TO: Mike Moore Ministries (MMM) Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for leading the overall strategy, expansion, and implementation of all aspects of the television broadcast for Mike Moore Ministries (MMM) including, but not limited to, media contracts, production, and distribution. Working behind the scenes, the Broadcast Manager will own all day-to-day business-critical activities to ensure that the broadcasts run smoothly and that administrative duties are performed accurately.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Television Broadcast
• Oversee and execute the production of the television broadcast, Answers That Work, and any future live, live-to-tape, or prerecorded broadcasts
• Create and ensure proper execution of broadcast strategies which includes expansion of the TV broadcast(s) into multiple markets
• Responsible for the negotiation of media buys (e.g., airtime, agreements, preemptions)
• Research and determine best show format based upon needs
• Maintain relationships with and coordinate work through teams (staff, contractors, volunteers, producers, directors, agencies)
• Manage pre-production (e.g., scheduling, scouting shoot location, script creation, creative development)
• Manage production (e.g., recordings, talent, production crew, audience booking and interactivity depending upon show format, rundowns, show flows)
• Manage post-production (e.g., editing, still/motion graphics, closed captioning)
• Monitor broadcasts to ensure quality control and to conform to station/network/FCC standards, policies, and regulations
• Ensure on-time distribution to media outlets and platforms
• Ensure file management and archiving
• Oversee broadcast calendar and maintain show logs (e.g., show number, show topic, segments, product commercial and TV promo placement)
• Analyze metrics
• Manage and ensure budget targets are met
• Lead the acquisition and execution of all broadcast technologies to ensure it remains current and at world-class standards
2. Studio
• Lead the planning, research, and procurement of a production studio
• Manage the use of studio cameras, equipment, and production resources
• Forecast the need for new equipment and coordinate the purchasing process
3. Digital
• Explore digital and streaming platforms to expand the reach of the television broadcast
• Improve growth in areas of digital content services
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• 5+ years of broadcast television experience in a television station, TV network, or video production studio environment required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Engineering, Broadcasting, Media, Video Production or equivalent preferred
• Previous management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of non-linear editing systems (NLE) systems (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro or other professional video software) required
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications required
• Proven knowledge and understanding of live, live-to-tape, or prerecorded broadcast production workflows.
• Good understanding of broadcast and production practices, techniques, and terminology.
• Hands on knowledge of video production equipment
• Experience with broadcast equipment and production environments, including cameras, lighting, control boards, studio production, video systems (e.g., switchers, character generators), and audio equipment
• Knowledge of digital platforms and streaming protocols
• Expert time and project management skills to handle multiple assignments and complete complex jobs under deadline pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people skills and people management
• Excellent attention to detail