Managing Editor
CBS News and Stations
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Southfield, MI
Contract type: Full time
Overview and Responsibilities:
WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV, the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking a Managing Editor to join our growing News Team! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in journalism at a major media outlet in TV or radio. Experience in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle breaking day-to-day news as well as long term coverage planning is required. Additionally, the ideal candidate will manage a sizable team of streaming and digital producers, as well as assignment editors. They should be an expert writer and on-air talent coach, capable of producing both written and visual content, and willing to appear on-air as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [email protected].
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV, the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking a Managing Editor to join our growing News Team! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in journalism at a major media outlet in TV or radio. Experience in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle breaking day-to-day news as well as long term coverage planning is required. Additionally, the ideal candidate will manage a sizable team of streaming and digital producers, as well as assignment editors. They should be an expert writer and on-air talent coach, capable of producing both written and visual content, and willing to appear on-air as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure journalistic accuracy and quality in accordance with station mission.
- Daily review of news product before and after air to ensure shows meet and exceed the mission of impactful journalism, quality, accuracy, and stellar execution.
- Ensure thoroughness of coverage.
- Assist in evaluating, engaging, managing, and mentoring staff members to promote peak performance and efficiency on tight deadlines.
- Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and team-oriented culture.
- Coach and mentor on-air talent, streaming and digital producers, and assignment editors.
- Possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news situations.
- Ability to appear on-air, produce written and visual content as needed.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Excellent news judgement and writing skills.
- Knowledge of current events.
- Must be results-oriented, innovative and demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
- Regularly demonstrates capabilities of a successful, people-first manager who champions constructive, impactful feedback.
- Strong breaking news skills and proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Ability to incorporate social media and new technology into all the newscasts.
- Proven experience as a news manager and on-air talent preferred, with at least five of those years in a medium or large market.
- Bachelor’s or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [email protected].
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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