Content Coordinator - WSOC TV

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Media Group seeks a Content Coordinator for WSOC TV in Charlotte. You will monitor resources, coordinate field crew logistics, and gather content for digital and on-air platforms.

You will work with reporters, photographers, and newsroom managers to stay ahead of the day’s news and prepare for major events, connecting with ABC, CNN, and CMG affiliates across the country.

Qualifications

• You must be a strong writer with editorial judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive in breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor content resources (email, phones, scanners, social media) and coordinate field crews.
• Gather and write content for digital and social platforms and select best distribution method.
• Collaborate with reporters, photographers, producers, and newsroom managers on daily and major events.
• See the big picture and understand the significance of editorial content for all platforms.
• Coordinate coverage across ABC affiliates, CNN, CMG stations, and local partners.

Skills

Strong writing

Editorial judgment

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Under pressure

Tools

CMS

Social media platforms

Content distribution

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Job Title: Content Coordinator - WSOC TV

Position Overview

WSOC TV Charlotte is looking for a Content Coordinator to join the team! The Content Center aggressively follows breaking news, coordinates coverage among our crews and creates content for our online and on-air platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for monitoring content resources like station email, phones, scanners, social media and handling logistics for field crews.
• You will be responsible for gathering and writing content for digital and social platforms, working with your manager to determine the best platform to share each story.
• Because Charlotte is a hub for major news events, you will work with ABC affiliates, CNN, CMG stations, local partners and other media organizations across the country.
• You will need to see the big picture and understand the significance of editorial content.
• You will work directly with reporters, photographers, producers and other newsroom managers to stay on top of the news of the day and prepare for major news events.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is someone who loves to investigate news tips and see stories through to online and on-air distribution. You must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, be aggressive on breaking news and be self-motivated.
• You must be a strong writer with editorial judgement and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous newsroom experience is strongly preferred

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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