Real-Time Editor

Job Description

Real-Time Editor, KXXV

KXXV, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate in Waco, TX, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Real-Time Editor to join our dynamic news team. This role is essential for identifying and responding to breaking news as it happens, ensuring that our audience receives timely and accurate updates across all platforms.

As a Real-Time Editor, you'll gather facts in real-time, write and optimize digital content, and coordinate coverage efforts with internal and external teams. You'll manage field crew logistics, including live truck placements and technical resources, all while crafting engaging social media content that connects with our audience.

If you're excited about the challenge of breaking news and love working in a collaborative newsroom, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in Central Texas! Join us at KXXV and be a part of a team dedicated to delivering essential news to our viewers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Identify breaking news in real-time and aggressively gather facts for cross-platform distribution by coordinating all internal and external content.
• Write, edit and optimize digital story content as it is gathered for the web, with story-by-story direction from Executive Producer of Real-Time Desk.
• Assign and manage field crew placement and technical logistics, including but not limited to live truck placement, satellite time bookings, resource needs, etc.
• Work as a savvy social media expert by crafting content for station accounts that actively engage and interact with our audience, in line with standards set by Executive Producer of Real-Time Desk.
• Monitor station email and scanners in real-time to stay ahead of stories as they occur in the community.
• Apply knowledge of the dynamics of digital media as well as television content distribution, and actively work to gather elements advantageous to both platforms.
• Oversee the completion of assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
• Act as a research partner to field crews, helping to foster enterprise story news gathering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior experience in digital media, content management systems, basic HTML, image editing, web and TV-style writing and social networking

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Excellent verbal, written and social media communication skills.
• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations.
• Thinks strategically to be competitive and innovative in a crowded marketplace. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
• Operates with considerable latitude; independently performs assignments to results expected; determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Working knowledge of industry technologies and practices.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, social media programs and newsroom computer systems, including iNews.
• Ability to collaborate well in a team and make decisions quickly during any type of coverage.
• Ability to work independently, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment by remaining calm under pressure.
• Non-traditional shifts (Desk is staffed 24/7).

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to 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.

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