Managing Editor

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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

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

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)
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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