Production Manager Operations Director

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Posted:

June 06, 2025

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Kendra Leseberg

307-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFILE

Diligent Production Manager and Operations Director with 5 years of experience in broadcast production and technical operations. Proven leadership in managing teams, ensuring smooth operations and quality project completion in a timely manner. Skilled in training staff and promoting effective communication, with excellent problem solving and organizational skills. Committed to enhancing workflow and promoting a positive workplace environment.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

EXPERIENCE

News Content and Operations Director/Production Manager Sinclair Broadcast Group, NTV News - Kearney, NE

September 2023 to December 2024

As a Production Manager I have excelled in coordinating all aspects of production and live broadcasts, ensuring things run smoothly and efficiently. My excellent leadership and management skills helped my team execute projects and make deadlines daily.

My organization skills allow me to determine which projects are top priority, how to complete projects in a timely manner and how to use my time and my teams time in the most efficient way.

I am a talented delegator. It is important to know how to delegate work to my team members, guaranteeing the most effective workflow and product. I excel in high pressure environments using my communication and problem- solving skills. I have extensive knowledge surrounding production and technical operations in the newsroom and in the field, this allows me to train new employees and implement the correct training techniques and programs for my staff.

I was in charge of the Live Truck which was used frequently for in the field live events, such as the Nebraska State Fair. I am able to drive and operate all aspects of the Live Truck.

I frequently create graphics for news stories and graphic backgrounds for the studio.

Worked with promotions to create the new NTV and NTV Sports graphic design, as well as an updated NTV Sports open after our new studio was complete.

Frequently worked with engineering to solve program and technical problems.

Created a Camera Shot Guide for new studio and equipment. My attention to detail assisted in creating weekly schedules for employees. I was able to build a great production team through hiring and developing an effective training program for new and existing employees. I kept the line of communication open and flowing with all News employees, not just my production team. I encouraged and helped facilitate my team to do the same.

I am experienced in managing teams and live events, a great leader, strong communicator and listener; always eager to learn and develop new skills that can help my team as well as the newsroom overall.

Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group, NBC Montana - Missoula, MT August 2021 to August 2023

Direct live broadcasts that contain up to three studio cameras, six live weather cameras, and several field reporter cameras stretching from across western Montana.

Operated and set-up cameras in studio and in field. Proficient in operating audio board as well as operating video play-out using Avid MediaCentral Command.

Efficiently cue pre-recorded video, audio, and music using MediaCentral Command as well as SOUND FORGE Audio Studio.

Performed editing duties for news programs using Avid Media Composer. Technical Direct news using ROSS Switcher.

Proficient in using Shot Box and Dashboard in control room. Proficient in using LiveU Central from computer as well as setting up LiveU packs for live shots.

Ensures studio is properly set up (cameras and prompters are turned on and working properly, turn plasma, quad televisions on, anchors station set up accordingly, weather television turned on) as well as shut down. Complete in studio recordings for upcoming programs using Avid Airspeed Remote Console, proficient in operating Avid Airspeed.

Skilled in operating and reading iNEWS.

Adept in operating XPressions Studio (creating graphics and running graphics in control room).

Created graphics for news stories and for reporter packages. Assisted producer and reporters with writing scripts. Manages production team daily. I was tasked with training new production assistants, newscast directors, and reporters in all aspects of production. Maintained open communication with production team members, reporters, producers, and all other coworkers.

Practice direct and compréhensive communication with my production staff, reporters, producers and anchors.

Endured a smooth live program by accurately and clearly following the producer’s script while giving clear commands.

Fostered a positive work environment by treating all newscast and coworkers with respect.

Production Assistant

PBS Wyoming - Riverton, WY

January 2019 to December 2020

Operated and set-up cameras on several out of town productions. Efficiently preformed in studio camera work for several live-PBS Pledge Drives.

Assisted with setting up and taking down production equipment for on the road/field shoots.

Performed Live Truck duties during live out-of-town events. Competently preformed audio, as well as floor director duties. Tasked with microphone checks, maintaining correct audio levels, and properly applying talents microphone.

Worked on multiple out-of-town live events including: State of the State Address, The Black 14 panel discussion, The Boom and Bust panel discussion, and Wapiti Ranger Station Program.

Directed/Technical Directed live segments in studio for PBS Pledge Drives. Radio DJ, Host

Rustler Radio, KCWC 88.1 - Riverton, WY

November 2018 to March 2020

Hosted my solo 1-2 hour show three times weekly.

Produced, hosted, and wrote my show three times weekly (live and pre- recorded).

Produced, directed, and edited intros and promos for my radio show using Adobe Audition.

Produced directed, and edited commercials for local business and radio station, as well as PSA’s using Adobe Audition.

Preformed live on-air interviews in addition to prerecorded interviews using Wide Orbit radio automation.

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE NEW MEDIA

CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE

May, 2018 - May, 2020

Graduated with high honors

Honors and dean’s list every semester

3.92 Cumulative GPA

Received Phi Theta Kappa Honors Award

ASSOCIATE OF ART COMMUNICATION

CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE

August, 2018 - July, 2020

Graduated with high honors

Honors and dean’s list every semester

4.0 Cumulative GPA

SKILLS

I have produced and directed several professional and personal projects. Highly skilled director, technical director.

Experienced and dedicated mentor and manager.

Skilled in graphics design and development.

Extremely detailed oriented leader who thrives under pressure. Proven problem-solver, communicator and listener. Fluent with Adobe Premier Pro, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom. Proficient in using Avid Media Composer, Avid MediaCentral, Avid AirSpeed, iNews, and Xpressions. I am also an avid user of Microsoft Office programs. AWARDS/VOLUNTEER/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Media Advisor for Central Wyoming College.

Volunteered at a local food pantry during Sinclair Cares Feeding America. Produced and Directed PSA commercial for local humane society. Produced and directed interviews for local museum. Produced and directed “quick draw” video for local artist and art galleries. Gender and Communication final essay/project is being used as an example for current students.

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society member.

Assisted with tutoring for multiple students.

Kendra Leseberg

307-***-****

**************@*****.***

REFERENCES

Seth Wyberg

Executive Director/Engineering

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

NBC MT, KECI-TV 13

340 W Main St, Missoula, MT 59802

612-***-****