Operations Supervisor

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated and distributed multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the “Catchy Comedy” network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network and the Start TV Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and Story Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Operations Supervisor

General Job Description:

Weigel Broadcasting has an immediate opening for an Operations Supervisor. They will work closely with Operations and Engineering managers and other supervisors to direct and oversee a 24/7 staff of master control, ingest, QC and archive technicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure the overall technical and operational success of the broadcast properties originated from the Chicago facility.

Work with various departments to identify and resolve issues that may affect on-air operations.

Ensure all technicians are fully trained on new and existing equipment and procedures.

Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring all incidents and equipment issues are promptly and accurately reported

Prepare technician work schedules and ensure adequate staffing of Master Control, Ingest and Archive teams.

Position may require performing technician duties on an as-needed basis.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have excellent interpersonal and employee relations skills.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule that may include overnights, weekends and holidays.

Must have at least 5 years of experience in a broadcast or network origination environment.

Must have at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or management position.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Gym Membership Discount

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.