Managing Editor

Job Description

About WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the ''most trustworthy source of news and information'' in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being ''On Your Side'' for viewers, clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit wbtv.com to learn more.

Job Summary/Description:

WBTV is looking for a managing editor to sit at the helm of day-to-day content gathering operations for the newsroom, managing information flow, leading the editorial process and ensuring the plan is executed on all platforms. The managing editor supervises assignment editors and MMJs and works closely with the executive producers and the digital content manager. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who is passionate about delivering content on all platforms with the viewer/ user at the center of content decisions. If you are a leader and a coach who motivates and inspires while keeping ALL the plates spinning in the air, we want you on our team!

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drives the coverage plan for the day on all platforms from creation to execution
- Expedites the flow of information and content coming into the newsroom; works closely with digital and broadcast executive producers to ensure content is distributed quickly and appropriately on all platforms
- Initiates feedback regularly for content-generators about creative storytelling and innovation
- Works closely with Assistant News Director on coverage planning for significant events (ex. Major trial, elections)
- Oversees assignment desk operations/ scheduling/ training
- Supervises reporting staff

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in journalism
- Assignment desk, field reporting and/or digital experience preferred
- Some supervisory experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4zwpy-3-17-79-60-42 in your application.