#595 Managing Editor

JOB TITLE : Managing Editor

JOB REFERAL # : 595

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NECESSARY : The award-winning WWAY News team is looking for a strong experienced newsroom leader to help guide our team into the future!

WWAY the ABC CBS and CW affiliate serving beautiful coastal southeastern North Carolina is seeking a Managing Editor. This key leadership role helps supervise the day-to-day operations of our newsroom and reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities include :

Direct supervision coaching and mentoring of reporters producers and anchors

Managing daily story selection assignments script approvals and newsroom rundowns

Leading daily editorial meetings and assisting reporters in sharpening story focus

Overseeing story development and special coverage (elections sports severe weather and community events)

Managing our web and social media presence

Inserting breaking news or weather updates before and during live broadcasts

Leads the newsroom in the News Directors absence

Qualifications :

Strong writing storytelling and editorial judgment

At least 35 years of full-time professional newsroom experience (producing background preferred)

Ability to lead under pressure especially during breaking news and severe weather

ENPS and Edius experience a plus

Positive professional attitude

Valid drivers license and good driving record required

If youre ready to live work and play in a vibrant coastal community and you have the drive to lead in a fast-paced newsroom this is the job for you!

OTHER INFORMATION

Email resumes and a demo reel to Marcy Cuevas News Director at emailprotected.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE. Include above reference number and where you saw the job posted. We utilize DMV and criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

It is the policy of WWAY-TV LLC that employment shall be based on merit qualification and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicants or an employees race age sex religion color national origin or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Public Relations,Proofreading,Fact check,Content Management Systems,Copy Editing,AP Style,Journalism,SEO,Content Marketing,Social Media Management,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 40000 - 45000