Managing Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Overview and Responsibilities:

WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV, the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking a Managing Editor to join our growing News Team! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in journalism at a major media outlet in TV or radio. Experience in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle breaking day-to-day news as well as long term coverage planning is required. Additionally, the ideal candidate will manage a sizable team of streaming and digital producers, as well as assignment editors. They should be an expert writer and on-air talent coach, capable of producing both written and visual content, and willing to appear on-air as required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure journalistic accuracy and quality in accordance with station mission.
• Daily review of news product before and after air to ensure shows meet and exceed the mission of impactful journalism, quality, accuracy, and stellar execution.
• Ensure thoroughness of coverage.
• Assist in evaluating, engaging, managing, and mentoring staff members to promote peak performance and efficiency on tight deadlines.
• Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and team-oriented culture.
• Coach and mentor on-air talent, streaming and digital producers, and assignment editors.
• Possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news situations.
• Ability to appear on-air, produce written and visual content as needed.

Basic Qualifications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent news judgement and writing skills.
• Knowledge of current events.
• Must be results-oriented, innovative and demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
• Regularly demonstrates capabilities of a successful, people-first manager who champions constructive, impactful feedback.
• Strong breaking news skills and proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Ability to incorporate social media and new technology into all the newscasts.

Additional Qualifications
• Proven experience as a news manager and on-air talent preferred, with at least five of those years in a medium or large market.
• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.


Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet