Sr. Real-Time Editor, KNXV
2 Months ago • 5 Years +
Job Description
KNXV, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is looking for a Senior Real-Time Editor to help drive our digital news coverage and lead our Real-Time Desk operations. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our news gathering and digital distribution strategy in one of America's most dynamic and fastest-growing metro areas. Phoenix offers an incredible lifestyle with 300+ days of sunshine annually, diverse outdoor activities from hiking Camelback Mountain to exploring the Sonoran Desert, and a vibrant cultural scene with world-class dining, professional sports teams, and a thriving arts community.
Good To Have:
- Strong sense of initiative and focus on continuous learning
- Collaborative leadership style with ability to lead employees at all levels
- Ability to build strong relationships across functional teams
- Ability to work various shifts in a fast-paced news environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure news environment.
Must Have:
- Lead story scouting, field crew management, story planning, news writing and editing for digital platforms and social media.
- Oversee and monitor scanner and news email as well as audience analytics to identify and maximize breaking news opportunities.
- Manage big event coverage and develop long-term planning efforts.
- Implement improvements on work processes, design and edit procedures.
- Work closely with Executive Producer of the Real-Time Desk to provide input on setting daily editorial goals.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues on the Real-Time Desk.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead story scouting, field crew management, story planning, news writing and editing for digital platforms and social media.
- Oversee and monitor scanner and news email as well as audience analytics to identify and maximize breaking news opportunities.
- Manage big event coverage and develop long-term planning efforts.
- Implement improvements on work processes, design and edit procedures.
- Work closely with Executive Producer of the Real-Time Desk to provide input on setting daily editorial goals.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues on the Real-Time Desk.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in journalism, communications or related discipline preferred or equivalent years experience
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in digital news, social media management, or related field preferred
- Experience with content management systems, basic HTML, image editing, web and TV-style writing and social networking
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong sense of initiative and focus on continuous learning
- Collaborative leadership style with ability to lead employees at all levels
- Strong understanding of digital analytics and audience growth tactics
- Ability to build strong relationships across functional teams
- Excellent news judgment to identify stories that drive audience growth
- Ability to work various shifts in a fast-paced news environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Change management skills with ability to anticipate and resolve issues
- Advanced knowledge of digital technologies and content distribution practices
- Training and coaching experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure news environment.
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