Job Summary
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
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
Qualifications
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
