Real-Time Editor

Job Description

Real-Time Editor

KSHB, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO, is searching for a Real-Time Editor to join our team. In this role you'll coordinate cross-platform content gathering, ensuring timely and accurate news distribution across digital channels. This fast-paced role requires excellent writing, editing, and social media skills, as well as the ability to thrive under pressure. You'll become a key player in our 24/7 newsroom, helping to keep the Kansas City community informed and engaged with strategic, real-time news coverage.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Identify breaking news in real-time and aggressively gather facts for cross-platform distribution by coordinating all internal and external content.
• Write, edit and optimize digital story content as it is gathered for the web, with story-by-story direction from the Digital Director.
• Assign and manage field crew placement and technical logistics, including but not limited to live truck placement, satellite time bookings, resource needs, etc.
• Work as a savvy social media expert by crafting content for station accounts that actively engage and interact with our audience, in line with standards set by the Digital Director.
• Monitor station email and scanners in real-time to stay ahead of stories as they occur in the community.
• Apply knowledge of the dynamics of digital media as well as television content distribution, and actively work to gather elements advantageous to both platforms.
• Oversee the completion of assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
• Act as a research partner to field crews, helping to foster enterprise story news gathering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior experience in digital media, content management systems, basic HTML, image editing, web and TV-style writing and social networking
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Excellent verbal, written and social media communication skills
• Ability to identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations
• Ability to think strategically to be competitive and innovative in a crowded marketplace. Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
• Ability to operate with considerable latitude; independently perform assignments to results expected; determine and develop approach to solutions
• Working knowledge of industry technologies and practices
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, social media programs and newsroom computer systems, including iNews
• Ability to collaborate well in a team and make decisions quickly during any type of coverage
• Ability to work independently, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment by remaining calm under pressure
• Non-traditional shifts (Desk is staffed 24/7)
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5bk577-18-97-14-84-42 in your application.