Operations Manager - ABC News Job at ABC News, New York, NY

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  • ABC News
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Summary:

ABC News Production, Operations, and Engineering manages multiple functions to enable 24x7 newsgathering, production, and live operations for the news division.  This includes designing and implementing technology solutions, facilitating the production of dozens of hours of content per day, and running operations for all facilities and bureaus globally. We are seeking an Operations Manager to support the team with project management, presentations, special projects, and administrative duties across the department.  

What You Will Do:

  • Manage special projects to assist in improving the workflows and best practices within the department
  • Build and maintain project plans, outlining clear deliverables and working with key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation
  • Facilitate information flow across departments, including creating distribution lists and meeting agendas to engage the appropriate stakeholders for each project.
  • Create and maintain email distribution lists and communication channels
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures, and create standard communications for issues and notifications - coordinate training for operations and engineering
  • Create decks and templates for internal marketing, communications, and necessary updates
  • Communicate ongoing initiatives, accomplishments, and technical updates and timely, relevant information to key stakeholders
  • Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings for senior level executives and their teams
  • Perform administrative duties, including expense reports and travel arrangements
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum of 5 years of Coordinator or Production Assistant experience, ideally in a production setting
  • Excellent collaboration skills and positive demeanor with the ability to be flexible
  • Passion for learning about production methods and the latest production technology
  • Experience with managing multiple projects effectively across multiple stakeholders, senior leaders,  and business needs
  • Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills and the ability to be a self-starter
  • Calm under pressure and the flexibility to work on projects from various teams simultaneously.
  • Skilled with workplace technology and applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, AirTable, and OneDrive, including having the capability to optimize workflows and create highly professional documents.
  • Experience writing professional copy for internal communications and documents, including agendas, newsletters, and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a production company or studio/network production management capacity

Education:

  • BA or equivalent work experience

Disability accommodation for employment applications:

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The hiring range for this position in New York is $98,600 to $132,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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