Managing Editor

TEGNA

Columbus, OH

Full Time

Senior

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Managing Editor for WBNS-TV, our CBS affiliate in Columbus, OH. This role is pivotal in guiding and leading our news gathering efforts daily. The Managing Editor will oversee a team of reporters, photojournalists, and assignment desk editors, ensuring that we discover, coordinate, and plan news coverage that is most relevant to our community.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with reporters to ensure compelling storytelling across platforms.
In charge of newsroom readiness to respond to breaking news and weather events.
Supervises reporters and assignment editors.
Oversees the news planning process.
Ensures competitive content across dayparts, newscasts, and platforms.
Works closely with reporters and assignment desk on future assignments.
Conducts daily reporter script reviews.
Collaborates on newsroom projects, goals, and initiatives as necessary.
Creates, communicates, and executes big story and breaking news coverage.
Generates new angles and sidebar stories from lead stories.
Enforces assignment desk procedures to ensure the newsroom stays on top of coverage opportunities.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of journalism experience.
Proven record of accomplishment in handling breaking news.
Knowledge of best practices of assignment desk operations.
Strong editorial and news judgment.
Impeccable organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
Effective people and communication skills.
Both a team player and a team leader.

Nice to Have

Management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

None explicitly specified beyond experience requirements.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits including medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance.
401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting.
Nine free virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

Working at TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

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