Morning Daypart Manager

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking an innovative Morning Daypart Manager to lead the editorial direction of all morning content across broadcast, digital, social and CTV platforms.

You will supervise a multi‑platform team and shape fast-paced coverage that informs, engages and grows local audiences. This role requires strong leadership, a digital‑first mindset, and the ability to coach reporters and producers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, Digital Media, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a newsroom environment.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of audience needs.
• Experience using analytics and audience data to inform editorial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial decision-making for all morning content across broadcast, digital, social, and CTV platforms.
• Oversee planning and execution of morning newscasts, livestreams, breaking news coverage, and original streaming content.
• Work closely with content team to prioritize stories and maximize reach across all platforms.
• Ensure content is updated continuously throughout the morning and distributed effectively to viewers on television, WIVB+, WIVB.com, mobile platforms, and social media.
• Review scripts, digital stories, and streaming content for accuracy, clarity, and journalistic standards.
• Collaborate with content team to develop enterprise and breaking news coverage.
• Help identify opportunities for original content, community engagement, and audience growth.
• Monitor analytics and audience trends to inform content decisions and improve performance.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, performance feedback, and training of content teams.
• Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news and major weather events.
• Work with newsroom leadership to continually refine and improve multi-platform workflows and content strategy.
• Salary - $61,000 to $65,000 yearly

Skills

Leadership experience

News judgment

Analytics & audience data

Multi-platform distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, Digital Media, or equivalent experience

Job description

WIVB-TV and WNLO are seeking an innovative, hands-on journalist and content leader to serve as Morning Daypart Manager. This position oversees all content produced during the morning news cycle across broadcast, digital, social, and CTV platforms. The successful candidate will lead a multi-platform team focused on creating compelling local content that reaches audiences wherever they choose to consume news.

The Morning Daypart Manager will provide editorial leadership for all morning content, including live newscasts, streaming coverage, website content, social media distribution, and original CTV programming.

We are looking for a strong communicator and coach who can develop talent, drive audience growth, and ensure content is optimized for every platform. The ideal candidate understands that today's newsroom extends beyond television and embraces a digital-first, audience-focused approach to storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead editorial decision-making for all morning content across broadcast, digital, social, and CTV platforms.


• Oversee planning and execution of morning newscasts, livestreams, breaking news coverage, and original streaming content.


• Work closely with content team to prioritize stories and maximize reach across all platforms.


• Ensure content is updated continuously throughout the morning and distributed effectively to viewers on television, WIVB+, WIVB.com, mobile platforms, and social media.


• Review scripts, digital stories, and streaming content for accuracy, clarity, and journalistic standards.


• Collaborate with content team to develop enterprise and breaking news coverage.


• Help identify opportunities for original content, community engagement, and audience growth.


• Monitor analytics and audience trends to inform content decisions and improve performance.


• Assist with staffing, scheduling, performance feedback, and training of content teams.


• Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news and major weather events.


• Work with newsroom leadership to continually refine and improve multi-platform workflows and content strategy.


• Salary - $61,000 to $65,000 yearly

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, Digital Media, or equivalent experience.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in a newsroom environment.


• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and understanding of audience needs.


• Understanding of content distribution strategies across television, websites, mobile apps, social platforms, and CTV.


• Experience using analytics and audience data to inform editorial decisions.


• Ability to work effectively with anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, engineering, and newsroom leadership.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform in a fast-paced breaking news environment.


• Must be willing to work mornings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.