Managing Editor
Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site
Digital team * Assignment Desk Manager * Reporters/MMJs Often supervises: * Assignment desk ... Editor's day often looks like: * Morning editorial call refine coverage plan * Midday check-ins ...
Managing Editor
Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site
Digital team * Assignment Desk Manager * Reporters/MMJs Often supervises: * Assignment desk ... Editor's day often looks like: * Morning editorial call refine coverage plan * Midday check-ins ...
Manage and update the newsroom's assignment desk system, ensuring all story information, contacts ... Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews, and managers * Coordinate with ...
Manage and update the newsroom's assignment desk system, ensuring all story information, contacts ... Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews, and managers * Coordinate with ...
Manage and update the newsroom's assignment desk system, ensuring all story information, contacts ... Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews, and managers * Coordinate with ...
Manage and update the newsroom's assignment desk system, ensuring all story information, contacts ... Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews, and managers * Coordinate with ...
Editor, Central Desk
Arlington, VA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors support a daily flow of stories through editing and ... Optimize content for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Editor, Central Desk
Arlington, VA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors support a daily flow of stories through editing and ... Optimize content for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Manage and update the newsroom's assignment desk system, ensuring all story information, contacts ... Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews, and managers * Coordinate with ...
Manage and update the newsroom's assignment desk system, ensuring all story information, contacts ... Communicate with broadcast and digital producers, field crews, and managers * Coordinate with ...
Editor, Central Desk
Arlington, VA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors support a daily flow of stories through editing and ... Optimize content for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Editor, Central Desk
Arlington, VA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors support a daily flow of stories through editing and ... Optimize content for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Assignment Editor - Part Time
Boston, MA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
7NEWS in Boston is looking for a motivated assignment editor who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking ... A minimum of two years of assignment desk experience preferred. Knowledge of Boston and New England ...
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Assignment Editor - Part Time
Boston, MA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
7NEWS in Boston is looking for a motivated assignment editor who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking ... A minimum of two years of assignment desk experience preferred. Knowledge of Boston and New England ...
Assignment Desk Assistant (per diem)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
The Desk Assistant will work closely with the Assignment Editor and assist with identifying stories ... digital, and streaming platforms. * Monitor scanners, email, social media, and public sources for ...
Assignment Desk Assistant (per diem)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
The Desk Assistant will work closely with the Assignment Editor and assist with identifying stories ... digital, and streaming platforms. * Monitor scanners, email, social media, and public sources for ...
Assignment Desk Assistant (per diem)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
The Desk Assistant will work closely with the Assignment Editor and assist with identifying stories ... digital, and streaming platforms. * Monitor scanners, email, social media, and public sources for ...
Assignment Desk Assistant (per diem)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
The Desk Assistant will work closely with the Assignment Editor and assist with identifying stories ... digital, and streaming platforms. * Monitor scanners, email, social media, and public sources for ...
Freelance Assignment Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX ... Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for ...
Freelance Assignment Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX ... Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for ...
Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers * Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment Preferred ...
Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers * Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment Preferred ...
Editor, Central Desk
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors supportadaily flow of stories througheditingand ... Optimizecontent for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Editor, Central Desk
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors supportadaily flow of stories througheditingand ... Optimizecontent for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Freelance Assignment Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX ... Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for ...
Freelance Assignment Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX ... Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for ...
Assignment Editor and Producer
Miami, FL · On-site
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic and creative ... Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk * Possess extensive experience in and proven ...
Assignment Editor and Producer
Miami, FL · On-site
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic and creative ... Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk * Possess extensive experience in and proven ...
Editor, Central Desk
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors supportadaily flow of stories througheditingand ... Optimizecontent for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Editor, Central Desk
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors supportadaily flow of stories througheditingand ... Optimizecontent for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
... viewers across traditional and digital platforms. WHAT OUR ASSIGNMENT EDITORS ENJOY MOST ... Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years * Education: Bachelor's degree in ...
... viewers across traditional and digital platforms. WHAT OUR ASSIGNMENT EDITORS ENJOY MOST ... Assignment desk experience in a television newsroom - 4+ years * Education: Bachelor's degree in ...
Editor, Central Desk
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors supportadaily flow of stories througheditingand ... Optimizecontent for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Editor, Central Desk
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
... assignment editing team. Central editors supportadaily flow of stories througheditingand ... Optimizecontent for digital platforms and search, review choice of photos and other multimedia ...
Associate Producer
Columbus, OH · On-site
... the Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The candidate must have strong writing and news judgment ... Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.
Associate Producer
Columbus, OH · On-site
... the Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The candidate must have strong writing and news judgment ... Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.
Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers * Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment Preferred ...
Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers * Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment Preferred ...
Assignment Editor and Producer
Miami, FL · On-site
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic and creative ... Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk * Possess extensive experience in and proven ...
Assignment Editor and Producer
Miami, FL · On-site
TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor/Producer with a dynamic and creative ... Minimum 2 years of experience in the Assignment Desk * Possess extensive experience in and proven ...
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Managing Editor
Mount Pleasant, SC • On-site
WOWK-TV
• 51 - 200 employees51 - 200 employees
Full-time
Re-posted 14 days ago
Job description
WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
The Managing Editor is the newsroom's operational and editorial quarterback-translating strategy into daily execution while elevating story quality and managing real-time coverage.
Core Responsibilities
1) Lead Daily Editorial Direction
- Help set the editorial agenda for the day
- Participate in (or run) editorial meetings alongside the News Director/EPs
- Decide which stories get covered, prioritized, and developed
- Ensure coverage aligns with:
- Station brand
- community relevance
- ratings / digital strategy
👉 Think: "What are we covering and why it matters today?"
2) Oversee Assignment Desk & Content Flow
- Directly supervise or closely coordinate with the assignment desk
- Manage:
- crews and reporter deployment
- breaking news response
- logistics (live shots, feeds, resources)
- Ensure efficient use of newsroom resources
👉 This is often the operational "air traffic controller" role.
3) Drive Story Quality & Execution
- Work with reporters and producers to:
- sharpen story angles
- elevate storytelling (exclusivity, enterprise)
- enforce accuracy and journalistic standards
- Review scripts, rundowns, and coverage plans when needed
👉 Focus is not just filling shows-but making stories stronger.
4) Breaking News Leadership
- Take charge during major breaking news
- Make fast decisions on:
- coverage scale
- live coverage vs. packaged
- team deployment and priorities
- Coordinate across platforms (TV, web, social)
👉 In many newsrooms, the Managing Editor is the point person in chaos.
5) Cross-Platform Content Strategy
- Ensure alignment between:
- broadcast
- digital
- social platforms
- Push for:
- real-time updates
- web-first publishing when needed
- consistent messaging across platforms
👉 This role increasingly bridges TV + digital integration.
6) Supervise and Develop Staff
- Coach reporters, MMJs, producers, and assignment editors
- Provide feedback on:
- writing
- storytelling
- news judgment
- Help identify growth opportunities and training needs
👉 In many shops, this is a key leadership development role under the News Director.
7) Maintain Editorial Standards & Ethics
- Enforce:
- accuracy
- fairness
- legal guidelines
- Review sensitive or high-risk content before airing/publishing
- Ensure compliance with company policies
8) Long-Term & Enterprise Planning
- Look beyond the daily cycle to:
- plan sweeps coverage
- identify investigative or enterprise opportunities
- coordinate special projects
How It Typically Fits in a Local Newsroom
Reports to:
- News Director
Works closely with:
- Executive Producers
- Digital team
- Assignment Desk Manager
- Reporters/MMJs
Often supervises:
- Assignment desk
- sometimes reporters
In Practical Terms (Day-to-Day)
A Managing Editor's day often looks like:
- Morning editorial call refine coverage plan
- Midday check-ins adjust for breaking news
- Afternoon/evening oversee execution & troubleshoot
- Constant communication with desk, producers, reporters
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