Managing Editor

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

Job Description

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station’s best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. We are searching for a Managing Editor with leadership experience in a high volume, fast-paced newsroom. As part of our total compensation benefits package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the editorial aspects of news production for KTVU’s broadcast television and digital platforms, including managing television anchors and reporters. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, team-oriented leader with strong editorial judgement and persuasive written and oral communication skills who will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director on the editorial direction of the newsroom. The Managing Editor:

Starts each day with a vision for the day’s coverage, communicates that vision to everyone involved and sees through its execution
Runs editorial meetings to ensure KTVU coverage is comprehensive, proactive, thoughtful and serves viewers well
Sets high journalistic standards for the newsroom, maintains quality and works to ensure accuracy, fairness and diverse representation in all newscasts
Oversees reporter and anchor assignments and schedules
Works closely with all editorial teams to make sure newsroom is focused on digital goals
Develops ideas for and executes news specials and investigations
Plans and executes special coverage
Establishes and cultivates positive relationships with outside agencies.
Must be a strong communicator, detail-oriented and be able to meet deadlines within specific time constraints.
Guides and directs producers and EPs in executing daily newscasts, approves copy and gives editorial guidance
Coaches newsroom staff including EPs, producers, anchors and reporters