Lead Digital News Editor for Daily Coverage

Nashville Public Radio

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

WETA in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Assignment Editor, Digital to lead daily news coverage for PBS.org/Newshour across platforms, guiding reporters and producers, crafting headlines, and shaping content with audience needs in mind.

This leadership role manages a small team, coordinates cross-platform publishing, uses analytics to drive decisions, and partners with senior digital and broadcast leadership to grow audience reach and develop new products.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred.
7 or more years of experience, ideally three managing online daily news production and guiding movement of stories.
Or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Assigns, supervises and edits daily news stories in text and other formats.
Uses data to plan daily news coverage on site and across platforms.
Regularly reports to digital staff on news performance and adjusts assignments accordingly.
Works closely with the digital leadership to coordinate publishing news and reporting across platforms.
Coordinate staff schedule for daily news desk coverage and fill shifts on that desk when needed, with an eye toward maximizing effective use of existing resources and the creation of distinctive, brand-consistent content.
Develop coverage plans for major events, in close consultation with senior digital and broadcast colleagues.
Identify future stories of likely interest to existing and potential PBS News audience
Supervise producers/reporters.