Wave

Managing Editor - Spectrum News 1

Wave$98K — $175K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in news or editing, with 5+ years in management
  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Management, or related field
  • Strong technical skills and knowledge of the digital media landscape
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate co-workers
  • Willingness to travel for community engagement and story research
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate different shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with journalists to review and edit stories before airing
  • Approve story pitches and guide their development throughout the production process
  • Support multimedia journalists during shooting, writing, and editing phases
  • Connect with the community on local issues affecting viewers
  • Ensure the creation of compelling newscasts that inform and engage audiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package supporting employee well-being
  • Opportunities for career development and growth within the company
  • Supportive work environment fostering relationships and teamwork
  • Flexibility in work schedules to balance personal and professional life.
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you a passionate storyteller? Are you ready to get hands-on with editorial content? Do you value helping those around you reach their potential? Apply to be a Managing Editor at Spectrum News.

In your role as Managing Editor, you will collaborate directly with our multimedia journalists and photojournalists to review, critique, and edit stories before they air on TV. Each week, you will listen to story pitches, approve the most promising ones, and support our journalists as they shoot, write, and edit. Together, you'll represent what's happening in the community and across the nation, creating compelling newscasts that keep our audience informed and connect viewers with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR MANAGING EDITORS ENJOY MOST
  • Following the development of a compelling story from the pitch to its final edit
  • Connecting with your local community on the issues that affect them most
  • Seeing your edits come to life


WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications
  • Experience: News or editing - 8+ years, Management - 5+ years
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Management, or related field, comparable television management work experience
  • Technical Skills: Programming knowledge and an understanding of the evolving digital media landscape
  • Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships and motivate co-workers
  • Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  • Schedule: Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes


Preferred Qualifications
  • May be required to lift up to five pounds


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

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between $98,900.00 and $175,300.00. 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, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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2011

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