CBS News and Stations · 7 hours ago
Supervising Managing Editor
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCBS News and Stations is on a mission to unleash the power of content, and they are seeking a Supervising Managing Editor to help steer KDKA’s digital coverage across platforms. This role involves overseeing digital breaking news coverage, managing digital producers, and optimizing video content while ensuring adherence to CBS News standards.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Coordinate, produce and update digital news content, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News standards
Use a mix of editorial judgment and analytics to help shape content priorities
React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles, running live blogs and sharing content across platforms
Clip high-interest video content for distribution across platforms
Live stream breaking news and other high-interest events on YouTube and create topical longform content for YouTube
Work with the CBS Pittsburgh newsroom to execute digital content to supplement or advance TV content and publish the best of KDKA to our website
Manage the CBS Pittsburgh homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce
Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
Track content performance and share content insights across KDKA to help inform story selection across platforms
Send push alerts and write newsletters
Manage four digital producers
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
Skilled writer and self-editor who can produce quality copy on deadline
Deep understanding of SEO strategies
Ability to frame content in an engaging way for a digital audience
Excited about the future of journalism, always looking to better understand new and emerging digital opportunities for news organizations
Familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly
Strong news judgment and news gathering skills
Ability to write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment
Scrupulous attention to detail
Cool head under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Company
CBS News and Stations
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Bennett
Vice President, Partnerships
Brad Holmes
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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