Managing Editor

Job Description

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #15 television market Detroit, is seeking a Senior Managing Editor to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in journalism at a major media outlet in TV or radio. Experience in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle breaking day-to-day news as well as long term coverage planning is required. In addition, the ideal candidate will oversee a large team of streaming and digital producers, is an excellent writer, on-air talent coach, produce written and visual content, and appear on-air as needed.

Responsibilities:
• Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure journalistic accuracy and quality in accordance with station mission.
• Daily review of news product before and after air to ensure shows meet and exceed the mission of impactful journalism, quality, accuracy and stellar execution.
• Ensure thoroughness of coverage.
• Assist in evaluating, engaging and managing staff members to promote peak performance and productivity on tight deadlines.
• Coach and mentor on-air talent and streaming and digital producers
• Possess an ''on-call'' mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news situations
• Ability to appear on-air, produce written and visual content as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
• Proven experience as a news manager and on-air talent preferred, with at least five of those years in a medium or large market.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional news judgement and writing skills
• Knowledge of current events
• Must be results-oriented, innovative and demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
• Strong breaking news skills
• Ability to incorporate social media and new technology into all the newscasts
• Bachelor's or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications preferred.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq94ex-18-119-135-202-42 in your application.