Managing Editor, Editorial Services - Spectrum News

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

If you're energized by developing talent, strengthening journalism, and driving excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact across Spectrum's news organization. As Managing Editor, Editorial Services, you'll lead transformative programs that empower our Multimedia Journalists and Managing Editors with the skills and standards to excel. This is a chance to shape the future of high-quality journalism and foster a culture of growth and accountability.
How You'll Make an Impact

Create engaging training programs for newsroom teams
Mentor journalists in reporting, writing, and editorial decision-making
Set and enforce high standards for quality and consistency
Collaborate with leaders to nurture talent and improve performance
Build learning experiences that help teams thrive
Promote a positive and supportive culture
Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, ability to lead people and obtain results through others
Ability to anticipate situations and plan over short and long terms
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Ability to build relationships and motivate
Problem analysis skills and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and a functional level
Knowledge of all aspects of local news programming, especially social media
Ability to apply an understanding of the evolving digital media landscape
Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise written analysis and reports
Ability to promote product within the company and throughout the area
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to effectively present information to management
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations
Demonstrated business planning and forecasting skills
Demonstrated analytic, organizational, and problem solving skills
Ability to analyze data and develop and present data driven reports
Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Journalism experience - 6-7
Management experience - 3+
Affiliate television station or cable station experience
Working Conditions

Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Physical Requirements

May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
Compensation & Benefits

The base pay for this position generally is between $107,900.00 and $229,300.00. The actual compensation offered will consider a range of factors, including skills, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and certain positions may be eligible for incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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