Managing Editor, Editorial Services - Spectrum News

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 & 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 years

Management experience – 3+ years

Affiliate television station or cable station experience

Working Conditions

Works primarily inside a climate‑controlled environment throughout the year, but may 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
Base pay for this position generally is between $107,900.00 and $229,300.00. The actual compensation offered will consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and certain positions are eligible for additional forms of incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

EEO Statement
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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