This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Managing Director – Overview
Do you want to have the last say on editorial choices? Do you want to be the leader of a group of driven creatives? Apply to be a Managing Director at Spectrum News.
Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it.
Responsibilities
As Managing Director, you'll direct the assignment of editorial content and lead a team of journalists. Your voice will be heard in the newsroom, as you determine the choices that will promote quality and engage audiences. You will lead, develop, and train teams to attract talent to the organization, oversee the Managing Editor, and provide newsroom‑wide mentorship. You’ll make data‑informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.
- Represent journalistic and reader interests in large discussions with corporate departments.
- Manage high‑performing teams by inspiring, guiding, educating, and coaching skillfully to draw in and nurture potential.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Newsroom management experience in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving digital publishing environment – 8+ years, management experience – 5+ years.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, management, or related field.
- Technical Skills: A sound understanding of the evolving digital media landscape.
- Skills: Demonstrated, applied understanding of the centrality of visual journalism, digital video, and social media to journalism; experience working collaboratively with in‑house product/platform teams to increase the reach of our journalism.
- Abilities: Ability to support writers and editors in making tough journalistic calls in fast‑moving news cycles; ability to develop and execute ideas that can expand Spectrum Networks' current audiences in a deeply collaborative, transparent setting.
- Travel Ability: Works primarily inside a climate‑controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion.
- Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to breaking news or severe weather emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
Compensation
The base pay for this position generally is between $135,300.00 and $288,100.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also offer certain positions eligibility for additional incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
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