Content Manager

Socket.dev; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a full-time Content Manager to shape editorial vision and oversee daily operations across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

You will coach producers, coordinate with the Executive News Director, and guide coverage of breaking news and major events while growing audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast television or journalism.
• 3-5 years of experience in television newscast writing and producing.
• Prior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day management of the KLKN and KBSI newsrooms.
• Guide editorial coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Lead or help lead editorial meetings with clear plans for the day.
• Coach and develop news producers, digital producers, anchors, MMJs, and others.
• Direct breaking news, severe weather, and major event coverage across platforms.
• Collaborate with Executive News Director to reach audiences quickly and effectively.
• Review scripts, rundowns, and digital content for accuracy and viewer impact.
• Grow a stronger user-generated content community via NOW Local News App.
• Communicate clearly during high-pressure moments.
• Collaborate on newscast style, coverage plans, audience growth, and priorities.
• Fill in as Producer, EP, as needed.
• Manage the team’s schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast television or journalism

Job description

KLKN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking an innovative full-time Content Manager! We’re looking for a forward-thinking newsroom leader who will partner closely with the Executive News Director to help shape the station’s editorial vision, daily operations, and long-term content strategy.

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with a passion for journalism, team building, and audience engagement. The Content Manager will develop and execute impactful content across all KLKN platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees day-to-day management of the KLKN and KBSI newsrooms.
• Help guide the newsroom’s daily editorial coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Lead or help lead editorial meetings that encourage strong ideas, thoughtful discussion, and a clear plan for the day.
• Support, coach, and develop news producers, digital producers, anchors, MMJs, and other newsroom team members.
• Help direct breaking news, severe weather, and major event coverage across all platforms.
• Partner with the Executive News Director to make sure important news reaches audiences quickly and effectively wherever they are.
• Review scripts, rundowns, and digital content with a focus on accuracy, fairness, clarity, tone, and viewer impact.
• Lead the station’s efforts to create, manage and grow a stronger user-generated content community via the NOW Local News App.
• Communicate clearly and calmly during busy, high‑pressure moments.
• Collaborate with news leadership and other departments on newscast style, coverage plans, audience growth, and station priorities.
• Fill in as Producer, EP, as needed.
• Manages the team’s schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines throughout the day.
• Organized and detailed-oriented.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Experience Level:

• A bachelor's degree in broadcast television or journalism.
• 3-5 years of experience in television newscast writing and producing.
• Prior management experience.