*** News.com is seeking a Managing Editor to play a leadership role and oversee coverage during their shift! They will manage a team of writers and editors, make key decisions on story selection and breaking news coverage, and help develop and implements standard processes to expand the reach of our work.
The Managing Editor is responsible for making sure our breaking news coverage is fast and accurate, as well as editing and producing stories for the website across a wide range of topics. They will collaborate with *** News correspondents and other colleagues across *** News & Stations to showcase the best of the network's reporting online, and lead all aspects of longer-term editorial projects for *** News.com as needed. This role requires strong news judgment and an ability to write and edit clear, accurate copy and craft compelling, SEO-savvy headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. The Managing Editor should also have experience making strategic, data-informed decisions and managing people and projects in a digital newsroom. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential!
Day-to-day responsibilities: - Manage and edit content, deciding the segments to prioritize and assign, and editing to the highest standards. Write stories and run live blogs as needed.
- Make proactive decisions on coverage plans.
- Ensure coverage aligns with company standards and show good judgment in handling sensitive topics, seeking ad *** when needed.
- Be vigilant about incorporating the website's best practices, including SEO guidance, to stay competitive in a fast-paced online news environment.
- Coordinate on push alerts, video and other elements.
- Field pitches from reporters, producers and correspondents and work with them to craft their stories for *** News.com.
- Work with senior management to continue developing strategy and communicating ideal practices on breaking news coverage across shifts.
- Manage a team of writers and editors, working with them to shape their copy and develop their skills, and monitoring their performance.
- Assist with scheduling and other administrative responsibilities.
Role Shift: Mon-Fri, 3p-11p ET *** News and Stations, brings together the power of *** News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the *** News Streaming Network, *** News Streaming local platforms, local websites and *** news.com, under one umbrella. *** News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the *** News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts *** MORNINGS, *** SATURDAY MORNING, the *** EVENING NEWS **** NORAH O'DONNELL, *** SUNDAY MORNING, *** ****END EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION **** MARGARET BRENNAN. *** News and Stations provides news and information for the *** Television Network, *** News.com, *** News Radio and podcasts, *** +, all digital platforms, and the *** News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news ser *** that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The *** News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from *** News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. *** News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as *** N, the *** News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as *** News.com and *** +. The ser *** is available live in 91 countries. *** News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. *** News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 150,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City