Manager, Creative Daily Editorial
Description
- Lead, inspire, and support a team of creative professionals and creative leaders.
- Hold and document regular meetings with direct reports, assign commitments, discuss progress, and evaluate performance. These meetings include quarterly and year-end reviews.
- Manage edit team members and workflow, assessing capabilities and performance, making recommendations for shift and crew assignments, and developing Standard Operating Procedures.
- Deliver constructive feedback, handle challenging conversations, and address employee relations issues with sensitivity and respect.
- Recommend corrective measures and, when necessary, handle disciplinary actions.
- Stay informed about industry trends to ensure the team remains up-to-date.
- Possess knowledge of multiple platforms of non-linear editing including Avid, Premiere, Grass Valley, and Edius, and an understanding of ancillary devices/software such as Adobe (AE, Audition, Photoshop), Cinema 4D, Resolve, and Pro Tools.
- Collaborate with Programming, Marketing, and Production representatives in advance planning stages to achieve desired results.
- Adjust team members and facility schedules as needed to meet changing programming demands while maintaining efficiency and flexibility.
- Think quickly and adapt to rapidly changing situations.
- Work with staff through late-night shifts, weekends, and holidays, performing a variety of special assignments.
- Be proficient in vital computer programs for the Creative Edit Manager role (Scheduall, Concur, SAP, Workfront, Xytech).
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of non-linear edit, management, or related experience.
- Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexibility to adjust shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.
- In-depth understanding of the edit creative process, production roles, and the roles of partners, clients, and vendors.
- Proficiency in business protocol, procurement techniques, and research and development in Edit area oversight.
- Knowledge of PC or Mac operating systems.
- Experience in supervising staff and managing edit operations.
- Bi-lingual (written and spoken) in English and Spanish.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
- Vocational School or related experience
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