Description

• Lead the day‑to‑day editorial operation of the newsroom, setting priorities and guiding story selection, coverage depth, and execution across all platforms.
• Leads and supports newsroom employees through effective supervision, mentoring, and performance management in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Guide editorial content during breaking news, major events, and developing stories.
• Ensure accuracy, balance, ethics, urgency, and clarity in all content.
• Provide final editorial oversight for assigned newscasts and key enterprise reporting.
• Act as a newsroom leader capable of stepping in for senior leadership when needed.

• Oversee newscast structure, content flow, and storytelling approach in collaboration with producers.
• Guide rundowns, segment pacing, story placement, and use of live elements to maximize impact.
• Coach and lead producers on strong writing, creative execution, and effective storytelling.
• Ensure all broadcasts are fully prepared, accurate, and editorially sound prior to air.

• Drive cohesive content strategy across broadcast, digital, social, OTT, and emerging platforms.
• Ensure maximum exposure and effective distribution of content across all channels.
• Partner with digital team to optimize stories for platform‑appropriate presentation and audience engagement.
• Monitor content performance metrics and use insights to refine coverage strategy and execution.

• Lead, mentor, and coach producers, and content teams in a fast‑paced, 24/7 newsroom environment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular feedback, guidance, and professional development coaching.
• Support training initiatives and help develop future newsroom leaders.

• Work in close alignment with the News Director to ensure editorial cohesion and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate across departments including Creative Services and Sales when appropriate to support content initiatives.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication within the newsroom during daily operations and major coverage events.

• Extensive producing experience.
• Strong editorial judgment with a deep understanding of breaking news, enterprise reporting, and live production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven experience producing high‑quality newscasts and managing complex coverage.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Knowledge of audience metrics and content performance data.
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands.