Managing Editor- Spectrum News
About the role
As Managing Editor, you will collaborate directly with multimedia journalists and photojournalists to review, critique, and edit stories before they air on TV. Each week, you will listen to story pitches, approve the most promising ones, and support journalists as they shoot, write, and edit. Together, you'll represent what's happening in the community and across the nation, creating compelling newscasts that keep audiences informed and connect viewers with the stories that matter.
What our Managing Editors enjoy most
- Following the development of a compelling story from the pitch to its final edit
- Connecting with your local community on the issues that affect them most
- Seeing your edits come to life
Required qualifications
- Experience: News or editing – 8+ years; Management – 5+ years
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Management, or related field, or comparable television management work experience
- Technical Skills: Programming knowledge and an understanding of the evolving digital media landscape
- Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships and motivate co-workers
- Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
- Schedule: Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Preferred qualifications
- May be required to lift up to five pounds
Working conditions
- Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
- Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
Pay
The base pay for this position generally is between $107,900.00 and $229,300.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.