Material Manager - KTLA, Los Angeles

KTLA, the #1 station in the #2 market, is looking for a Material Manager . In the heart of Hollywood, KTLA is like no other from Bob Hopes sign-on to Red Carpets, Rose Parades, and powerhouse News, KTLA is beloved. And why LA? Los Angeles is a diverse community with hundreds of performing arts venues, museums, and unmatched sports/outdoor activities - and the perfect weather to enjoy them all!

DUTIES:

• Assist Director and Assoc. Director with prep and coordination pre-production and production elements for daily live newscasts.

• Coordinate and prepare edited video content for daily live newscasts.

• Track and update status of edited content for playback in daily live newscasts.

• Coordinate and communicate incoming feeds with Newscenter Ops. and field crews.

• Coordinate with News producers daily editing assignments in conjunction w/timeline for live feed ingest schedule.

• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere). Edit bumps and teases for News

• Communicate and update News feed schedules to writers and producers.

• Perform quality analysis (QA) of all News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.

• Manage and update News video archive database. Facilitate video archive requests and searches for all station departments.

• Cross-training: Trained in required skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Associate Director to cover vacation days and sick calls.

• Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.

• Generate a daily End of Shift Report (EOS) updating status of edited on content and Material Management facilities status.

• Provide Production Dept. with general and specific production assistance as required for all areas of News and Special Events production.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent related experience.

• Two or more years of experience working in live News production.

• Team player.

• Possess excellent organizational skills.

• Communicates and engages with co-workers in a positive and productive manner.

• Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic work environment.

• Current on fundamental News pre-produced content workflow and technologies.

• Demonstrates intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.

• Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.

• Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

  KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.