Content Desk Manager

Newsroom Leadership & Daily Operations

• Work closely with the News Director, Executive Producer, and newsroom teams to develop a consistent and strategic coverage plan for daily news and special projects.
• Lead daily editorial meetings with producers and reporters to shape coverage and set priorities.
• Coordinate and manage daily crew assignments, schedules, vehicles, and gear.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to reporters, producers, and content staff.
• Maintain strong community contacts and source networks.

Content Monitoring & Newsgathering

• Actively monitor police scanners, social media, websites, public safety channels, emails, and other sources for breaking news, significant events, and compelling local stories.
• Stay well‑informed on local, national, and global developments, with strong understanding of government, legal processes, and public policy.
• Generate unique, enterprise story ideas and manage long‑term planning.
• Assist producers and reporters with story research, calls, source tracking, setups, and follow‑ups.

Breaking News Coordination

• Make fast, accurate decisions during breaking news.
• Alert newsroom staff, assign field crews, deploy LiveU units, and coordinate multiple live broadcasts.
• Confirm information quickly and responsibly, prioritizing accuracy over speed while still being aggressive with coverage.

Digital & Social Content

• Write and publish news stories to the website and social platforms using AP wires, live video, social media content, and newsroom inputs.
• Utilize a variety of technologies for video capture, editing, file transfers, live cameras, remote interviews, and communication tools.
• Ensure content is accurate, up‑to‑date, and engaging across all digital platforms.

Communication & Editorial Judgment

• Maintain constant communication throughout the day regarding story progress, changes, crew assignments, and breaking developments.
• Consult with newsroom leadership on challenging editorial decisions.
• Adapt quickly to additional tasks or shifting priorities as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Work on assigned special projects and long‑term investigative or enterprise initiatives.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support the goals of the newsroom.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and respectfully with teammates of various personalities and others during high-pressure, high-stress situations.
• A college degree in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism is preferred.
• Two years of TV/digital newsroom experience is a plus.
• Must be extremely well organized and detail-oriented.
• Advanced ability in critical thinking and judgment.
• Must be able to make good decisions quickly; able to articulate and communicate information and direction to news staff and other station employees.
• Computer and Social Media skills are a must.
• Solid exposure to and understanding of the ethics of Journalism.
• Producer experience is a plus.
• Commitment, determination, and a strong sense of teamwork.