Managing Editor

This is a Full Time Job

WCBS-TV, the #1 station in the portfolio of Paramount-owned television stations, is seeking a highly skilled, veteran journalist to join our team as Managing Editor! The successful candidate will be ethical, collaborative and driven by a desire to inform and educate.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Review and approve scripts to ensure reporting is complete, ethical and well-crafted
• Work with assignment desk, producers and reporters to develop stories that are comprehensive and engaging
• Collaborate with reporters to improve copy and develop story-telling techniques
• Screen reporter stories prior to publication to ensure accuracy and avoid errors
• Work closely with the assignment desk, producers and executive producers to make sure newscasts reflect a wide range of stories of interest and importance to the tri-state area
• Provide coaching to all content creators
• Help drive breaking news coverage on all platforms, thinking wholistically about linear, streaming and digital platforms
• Manage the schedules for anchors and reporters

Basic Qualifications
• 5 years of experience as a news manager in a large market

Additional Qualifications
• Deep knowledge of the tri-state area is strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional news judgement and writing skills
• Degree in journalism or communications is preferred

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $150,000.00 - 170,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• 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.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount