What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Editor - WFXT TV position at Cox Media Group?
Location : MA-Boston
Job Title : Managing Editor - WFXT TV
Position Overview
WFXT’s Managing Editor works with the News Director to lead the daily execution of the Boston 25 News strategic vision.
They oversee daily news gathering, planning, and execution, and possess a keen understanding of news cycles for broadcast and digital platforms as well as a high level of news judgment. The ME leads Boston 25’s team of talented reporters while seeking new tactical strategies to simplify operations. They inspire and instill confidence in the staff, and foster teamwork and collaboration. The Managing Editor is responsible for performance and deadline obligations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as #2 newsroom leader, assisting News Director in crafting and executing strategic vision
- Manage TV staff effectively to enterprise strong unique local content and meet deadlines.
- Communicate clear expectations for quality content and the needs of our audience.
- Help guide TV staff in journalism best practices and content showcasing.
- Oversee short- and long-term planning for content (breaking news, enterprise, and investigation) and drive team coverage of big breaking stories and severe weather.
- Use metrics and research for planning and execution of content to increase audience for both newscasts and our digital products / social media accounts.
- Plan and share content across platforms of TV & Digital.
- Coordinate and share resources with other managers and facilitate teamwork.
- Facilitate solutions to challenges and employee innovation.
- Communicate individual and team goals clearly.
- Motivate, coach, develop and keep staff focused to ensure excellent performance.
- Manage and review performance, and address quality and productivity performance issues.
- Create development plans to help staff embrace strengths and challenges and share and grow their abilities.
- Hold staff accountable for content that is balanced, fair, accurate and complete, incorporating where appropriate, a diverse range of sources.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d / b / a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com
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