Managing Editor

Job Description

Managing Editor - KPHO/KPHO

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KPHO/KTVK:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona's Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads. Arizona's Family Sports is home to the state's premier sports franchises including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

The Managing Editor is a critical member of the news leadership team, responsible for working with reporters to ensure dynamic storytelling, must have a solid network of sources and be a natural leader. The Managing Editor is focused on accuracy, ethical reporting, adherence to deadlines, and the professional development of all reporters/writers on staff. The top candidate for this role is an experienced broadcast journalist and proven newsroom leader who is comfortable and effective at driving daily newsroom content with a constant commitment to excellence.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Daily assignment planning and assist with long-term planning (including big event coverage)
* Assign news crews
* Consistently work to advance daily news stories
* Tactfully motivate news personnel for best utilization of their individual talents
* Ability to calmly assign multiple news crews in breaking news situations
* Track local court proceedings and work with other local TV stations on pool coverage
* Work with news managers daily to win the day

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience preferred
* At least two years working a major market newsroom assignment desk (or equivalent experience) preferred
* Detail-driven editor who is organized and can develop a logistics plan every day
* Outstanding editorial skills, interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
* Scheduling flexibility is required

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KPHO/KTVK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqw9j9-3-147-89-151-42 in your application.