Real-Time Editor

WTMJ, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is searching for a Real-Time Editor to join our team. The Real-Time Editor will coordinate all cross-platform content gathering operations at the station during their assigned shift. They will also act as a content distributor for digital channels.

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 the Assignment Desk Manager or the Senior Manager of Digital Content.

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 the Assignment Desk Manager or the Senior Manager of Digital Content.

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.