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WCBI-TV, LLC is hiring: WCBI News Content Manager in Columbus

WCBI-TV, LLC
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Streamline operations across all six television station properties while maintaining journalistic integrity, local market relevance, and efficient collaboration between corporate and local teams.

Local-Level Structure and Responsibilities

News Content Manager

  • Responsibilities :

Oversee day-to-day newsroom operations, including content planning and assignments.

  • Ensure market-specific coverage aligns with corporate tone and standards.
  • Manage website and digital content, ensuring timely updates and audience engagement.
  • Supervise news assignments and ensure reporters are covering relevant, impactful stories.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between their station and the News Operations Manager.
  • Provide feedback on local market needs, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Daily Tasks :

    • Coordinate with newsroom staff to plan the day’s content and assignments.

  • Manage digital content, ensuring breaking news and updates are timely.
  • Report coverage updates and challenges to the News Operations Manager during daily check-ins.
  • Collaborate with other News Content Managers on cross-market stories or shared resources.

    • Daily Workflow Plan

    Morning

  • Local Newsroom Meeting :

    • News Content Manager holds a morning briefing with their newsroom team.

  • Review story pitches, assignments, and digital content priorities.
  • Assign roles and set deadlines for the day.
  • Corporate-Level Check-In :

    • News Operations Manager hosts a Zoom or phone call with all News Content Managers.

  • Review :

    • Day’s planned coverage for each property.

  • Key issues or challenges in the field.
  • Opportunities for collaboration on stories or shared resources.
  • Innovations or updates from the News Operations Manager.
  • Adjust coverage plans as needed based on group discussions.

    • Throughout the Day

  • Content Monitoring :

    • News Content Managers oversee local content production and digital updates.

  • News Operations Manager periodically checks station outputs for quality and consistency.
  • Real-Time Updates :

    • News Content Managers update News Operations Manager on breaking news or major developments.

    End of Day

  • Local Newsroom Wrap-Up :

    • News Content Managers review the day’s output with their team.

  • Assess wins and areas for improvement.
  • Plan initial assignments for the next day.
  • Corporate-Level Debrief :

    • News Operations Manager hosts a quick end-of-day Zoom or phone check-in.

  • Discuss :

    • Day’s highlights and challenges.

  • Feedback from News Operations Manager on coverage.
  • Preliminary plans for the next day.

    • Tools and Technology

  • Communication Tools :

    • Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet for daily calls.

  • Slack or similar platform for real-time communication.
  • Content Management System (CMS) :

    • Unified CMS for web and digital content across all properties.

  • Analytics and Monitoring :

    • Tools like Chartbeat, Google Analytics, or similar to track digital content performance.

    Key Performance Metrics

  • News Content Manager :

    • Local audience engagement and ratings.

  • Timeliness and quality of digital content.
  • Effective management of newsroom operations.

    • This workflow ensures structured collaboration, operational efficiency, and tailored coverage for each local market while maintaining a cohesive group identity.

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