Managing Editor, News and Information

The Managing Editor, News and Information (ME/News) oversees and coordinates News and Information content creation for all platforms, including broadcast, digital and live programming.

The ME/News shapes daily and short-term News and Information coverage priorities and, in consultation with the Executive team oversees long-range Content planning and special project development, coordination and implementation.

The ME/News works collaboratively to create and carry out the strategic vision for CapRadio's audience service though the highest quality content and efficient use of station resources. The ME/News upholds CapRadio's ethical, editorial, artistic, and technical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage the planning, reporting, editing and presentation of news on all platforms
Define and maintain ethical, editorial artistic and technical standards for all news coverage
Oversee all operational aspects of News including story assignment and editing to insure journalistic and production standards, and dissemination of content across all platforms
Maintain editorial control over all news related content on all platforms and formats
Collaborate to develop and implement audience growth strategies for news content
Oversee the development and production of special news programming, editorial series and related programming initiatives
Supervise the news management team and set goals with staff to ensure professional development needs are met
Develop and monitor news department budget and collaborate with senior leadership on developing annual budget
Lead hiring in the newsroom
Oversee newsroom adaptation to emerging platforms