Real Time Desk Manager

Job Description

Real Time Desk Manager, KTNV

KTNV, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is searching for a Real-Time Desk Manager to lead a team of journalists who manage breaking, urgent and through-the-day.

The Real-Time Desk is responsible for communications, logistics, listening and real-time publishing, to all platforms based on priority and situation at the moment. Requires local content vision and strategy to address consumer needs, content standards, delivery, quality control and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Hire, schedule and manage team of real-time editors, which provides near 24/7 coverage through the week.
• Serve as real-time editor responsible for story scouting, field crew management, story planning, news writing and editing for digital platforms, social media oversight and monitoring of phones, scanners, email and social posts. Work with managers and team to continuously improve our operations and real-time content.
• Monitor audience analytics to maximize short-term content/audience opportunities.
• Coach team in content production, AP and newsroom style, listening, logistics, planning and audience engagement.
• Oversee the completion of assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work.
• Work closely with the management team to identify stories that drive audience growth and support our brand.
• Manage communications and logistics for real-time coverage for all platforms, including but not limited to crew and vehicle placement, satellite time bookings, resource needs.
• Act as a research partner for field crews.
• Identify breaking news in real-time and aggressively gather facts for cross-platform distribution by managing all internal and external content.
• Monitor all product on all platforms for compliance to federal, state and local laws as well as First and Fourteenth Amendments, and trains staff to do the same.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior supervisory experience a plus

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Journalism: Skilled storyteller, journalistic ethics and libel
• Working knowledge of television ratings
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of all media platforms and broad understanding of broadcast newsroom operations and equipment
• Calm under pressure: able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Customer focus: understands customer needs, raises the bar on customer service, develops unified approach to exceed customer expectations
• Very strong collaborator: involves others in problem solving and decision making, asks for and considers an array of perspectives, comfortable relying on the expertise of others and joint decision making
• Manage execution: setting expectations, delegating, facilitating, removing barriers, measuring performance, and fostering accountability/recognition
• Engage and inspire at all levels: create environment where people feel appreciated, and valued, are committed and want to excel, and want to define opportunities to improve the organization
• Manage conflict: Constructive in working through differences, handles recurrent conflict, resolves issues between employees, preserves relationships
• Decision making: Ties decisions to strategy, uses sound logic, makes decisions at the right time, brings others into decision making process, chooses the best alternative
• Coach: Continuously cultivates capabilities by asking the right questions and equipping staff with tools, knowledge and opportunities they need to develop themselves
• Delegation: is clear about lines of responsibility, allows staff to make mistakes, offers guidance without taking over, enables team to manage daily operation of their teams
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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 succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ne698k-18-223-112-12-42 in your application.