Multi-Media Managing Editor, WMAR

E.W. Scripps Company; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan with company 3

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

WMAR, The E.W. Scripps ABC Station in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Multi-Media Managing Editor to lead a modern local news operation across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

You’ll guide nightly coverage, set priorities, and help journalists tell stronger stories in real time. You’ll coach reporters and MMJs, shape audience-focused strategies, and ensure ethical, accurate journalism while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience leading in a fast-paced newsroom and making editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Digital, streaming, and broadcast storytelling familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of streaming and digital news coverage for 24/7 audiences.
• Coordinate coverage plans, breaking news response, and content priorities as central hub.
• Coach and develop reporters and MMJs to elevate storytelling across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial judgment

Coaching journalists

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Job description

WMAR, The E.W. Scripps ABC Station in Baltimore, MD, is searching for a Multi-Media Managing Editor to help lead a new era of local news. We're looking for a newsroom leader who understands that today's audiences expect news wherever they are, whether that's on a streaming channel, a phone, social media, or television. You'll be at the center of our operation, helping drive a 24/7 news stream while ensuring the newsroom stays connected, informed, and focused on the stories that matter most. This role is part coach, part editor, and part conductor. You'll help reporters and MMJs tell stronger stories, make smart decisions in the moment, and find creative ways to connect our journalism with the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the daily execution of WMAR's streaming and digital news coverage, ensuring audiences have access to timely, relevant content around the clock.
• Serve as the newsroom's central information hub, helping coordinate coverage plans, breaking news response, and content priorities.
• Coach and develop reporters and MMJs to elevate storytelling across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to execute audience-focused content strategies that drive engagement and community impact.
• Oversee the writing, editing, and publishing of stories across all platforms while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback that helps journalists strengthen their reporting, writing, and presentation skills.
• Develop and refine workflows that support multiple news products, including streaming, digital, social, and broadcast content.
• Ensure all content meets the highest standards of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and legal compliance.
• Help identify opportunities for enterprise and accountability reporting that resonate with local audiences.
• Support breaking news coverage and provide multi-platform content leadership when news demands immediate action.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in journalism, digital content, newsroom leadership, streaming, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience managing content in a fast-paced newsroom environment and making sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Deep roots in digital journalism, streaming content, and audience engagement strategies.
• Strong understanding of broadcast-style storytelling and how to adapt stories across platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in coaching journalists and helping teams produce stronger, more impactful work.
• Exceptional editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic ethics, media law, and libel standards.
• Curiosity about the communities, issues, and people that shape the stories we cover every day.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and encourages innovation throughout the newsroom.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays when news coverage requires it.

OUR TEAM:

WMAR is home to journalists who care deeply about serving Baltimore and Central Maryland. We're a collaborative team of reporters, photographers, producers, digital content creators, and newsroom leaders who believe local journalism should inform, connect, and strengthen the communities we serve. Our team is committed to impactful storytelling, breaking news excellence, accountability journalism, and meaningful community engagement. We embrace innovation, encourage new ideas, and support one another as we evolve for the future of local news.

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:

Baltimore offers the energy of a major metropolitan area with the accessibility and character of a close-knit community. Located along the Chesapeake Bay and within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Baltimore is a city rich in history, culture, and opportunity. The region features vibrant neighborhoods, world-class healthcare and education institutions, thriving arts and entertainment districts, and some of the most diverse communities in the country. Whether you're exploring the Inner Harbor, attending Orioles or Ravens games, enjoying the city's renowned food scene, spending time on the waterfront, or discovering the unique stories that define Maryland's communities, Baltimore offers endless opportunities for both professional growth and personal enjoyment. It's a market where local journalism matters and where impactful storytelling can make a meaningful difference. At WMAR, you'll have the opportunity to lead coverage in a market known for passionate audiences, diverse communities, and stories that shape conversations across Maryland.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
• More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

AtScripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve.We are intentional about creating anenvironmentwhereemployees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspiredto reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.” As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.