Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Managing Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Champaign, IL
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Managing Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Champaign, IL
2 weeks ago 29 applicants

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The Managing Editor assists in helping to run the day-to-day operations of the newsroom on evenings and weekends.

  • 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 three 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

LI-Onsite

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

  • Industries

    Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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