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Manager, News & Content

Nexstar

New Haven, CT 01-03-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Executive (10+ years) Experience
Job Description
The News & Content Manager assists in helping to run the day-to -day operations of the newsroom.
• Manage, coach and schedule news staff
• Work with news management to decide daily stories and help to arrange and coordinate news content.
• Generate news stories and execute news coverage by coordinating field crews
• Assist the assistant news director to manage all aspects of the News Department
• Helps oversee daily and weekly news coverage
• Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals
• Assist with planning and staffing for the News Department

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum ten years' experience in a news leadership role, or comparable experience
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Short- and long-term news coverage planning is essential
• Manage multiple assignments in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Strong journalistic skills and news judgement
• Willing to work extra hours on short notice

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d85p8k-18-189-170-17-42 in your application.

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Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.