Editorial Captain: Lead Coverage & Storytelling

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Managing Editor for WCBD TV to lead the newsroom’s daily editorial direction and real-time coverage across TV, web, and social. This role directs the assignment desk, staff development, and standards, while ensuring enterprise storytelling and strong editorial judgment.

The Managing Editor collaborates with News Directors, executive producers, and the digital team to align coverage with the station brand, community relevance, and ratings goals.

Qualifications

• Prior newsroom leadership experience as Managing Editor or equivalent.
• Strong news judgment with ability to set daily editorial direction.
• Ability to coordinate cross-platform coverage and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Editorial Direction
• Oversee Assignment Desk & Content Flow
• Drive Story Quality & Execution
• Breaking News Leadership
• Cross-Platform Content Strategy
• Supervise and Develop Staff
• Maintain Editorial Standards & Ethics
• Long-Term & Enterprise Planning

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Managing Editor for WCBD TV to lead the newsroom’s daily editorial direction and real-time coverage across TV, web, and social. This role directs the assignment desk, staff development, and standards, while ensuring enterprise storytelling and strong editorial judgment.

The Managing Editor collaborates with News Directors, executive producers, and the digital team to align coverage with the station brand, community relevance, and ratings goals.