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Spectrum · 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, News and Content - Spectrum News 1

Washington, Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Spectrum is seeking a Senior Manager for News and Content to oversee daily news programming and production. This role involves managing editorial operations, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with various teams to drive viewership and enhance the brand.

Digital EntertainmentInternetTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise all aspects of daily coverage and production of news programming

Works closely with Sr. Director of News to lead day-to-day operations and overall management including editorial, assignments and logistics

The position is accountable for ensuring that the editorial and production values of news and programming consistently meet industry standards with the goal of driving viewership, growing our audience, and strengthening the brand

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience

Assist in developing and executing daily editorial plans

Assist and approve coverage plans and stories for newscasts in collaboration with Senior Director of News

Read and edit news copy to ensure quality control standards with high awareness of legality, morality, accuracy, and perceptions of bias

Oversee news gathering in area in ways to benefit the entire news group

Make key decisions on breaking news coverage, stories and how to cover them, editorial and creative content

Directly responsible for ensuring the quality of all news programming meets editorial and quality standard

Serves as champion of the channel brand

Supervise the production process and direct staff to maintain quality and ethical standards

Establishes operational objectives and work plans, delegates assignments

Work closely with the Senior Executive Producers, Executive Producers, and Producers to enrich and expand on the key assignments and big stories of the day through production and graphic treatment

Meet with news managers on a regular basis to provide feedback, guidance and advice concerning production issues

Review content of news stories and check for errors of fact, technical errors, creative content, miscues, editorial mistakes and all elements needed to deliver quality news programming

Continuously evaluate staff performance and provide on-going feedback for improvement

Drive integration and collaboration with other managers to achieve station goals

Work closely with other managers to determine daily scope of coverage

Ensure the staff knows and understands news coverage vision and short/long term goals and objectives

Create a motivating environment for staff

Drive integration and collaboration between production staff and other functions areas of newsroom to ensure all are working towards unified goals

Participate in developing, modifying, and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect

Act as role model for staff by maintaining ethical, professional, and legal standards

Assist in the hiring, supervising, and developing of news staff

Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports

Assists in the scheduling of newsroom personnel

Create and execute short and long-ranged plans for staff development and professional growth, program schedules, future stories and guest bookings

Continuously evaluate resources needed for adequate coverage and present recommendations to Senior Director of News

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

News productionEditorial planningLeadershipTechnical knowledgeInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkingBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeManagement experienceEnglish proficiency

Required

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives

Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Must continually develop and enhance the technical knowledge of newsroom to be able to work in a hands-on environment

Proficient at inspiring staff to attain station goals of creativity, urgency, and accuracy

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and train others

Establishes and assures adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements

Adept at embracing new technology

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization

Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs, and expectations

Bachelor degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience

Experience as a senior or unit producer at a news station 6+

Management experience 3+

Preferred

Master's degree

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life

Company

Spectrum

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Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that offers a range of home entertainment and information services. It is a sub-organization of Charter Communications.

Founded in 1989

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

10001+ employees