Kansas City,MO
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WDAF-TV / FOX4, the Nexstar station in Kansas City, MO, is looking for a Managing Editor to join our News team. Kansas City is the 34th TV Market, serving a population of more than 2M viewers. WDAF-TV is the legacy station in the market and #1 in the target demo, in all newscasts. The Managing Editor oversees day-to-day local content operations and programming production on all station platforms.
Additional Job Description
- Manage and coordinate local content for all locally developed broadcasts, digital and streaming and segments across all dayparts
- Facilitate daily editorial meetings and oversee station content through digital news desk
- Collaborate with staff to plan, gather, and produce content for broadcast and digital programming with emphasis on storytelling
- Direct and mentor producers, reporters, photographers, video editors and other content creators on the news team
- Schedule staff and handle logistics for story coverage, live content, and other departmental needs, while verifying deadlines are being met
- Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media platforms
- Assist in developing news content strategy for station broadcasts, streaming, and digital platforms
- Create content for broadcast and digital as needed, including writing and editing news content
- Responds to coverage questions (phone, email, social media, etc.)
- Works with senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals
- Performs other duties as assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Minimum two years experience in a content development role
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Experience guiding and motivating newsroom staff
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution
- Flexibility to work any shift and all shifts, including nights and weekends
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar