Managing Editor

Overview

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.
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Core Responsibilities

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
Assignment Desk & Content Flow

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
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
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)
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
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
Maintain Editorial Standards & Ethics

Enforce:
accuracy
fairness
legal guidelines
Review sensitive or high-risk content before airing/publishing
Ensure compliance with company policies
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)

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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