Managing Editor Job at Nexstar Media, Mount Pleasant, SC

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  • Nexstar Media
  • Mount Pleasant, SC

Job Description

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history. Apply online at: The Managing Editor is the newsroom’s operational and editorial quarterback—translating strategy into daily execution while elevating story quality and managing real-time coverage. Core Responsibilities 1) Lead Daily Editorial Direction Help set the editorial agenda for the day Participate in (or run) editorial meetings alongside the News Director/EPs Decide which stories get covered, prioritized, and developed Ensure coverage aligns with: Station brand community relevance ratings / digital strategy 👉 Think: “What are we covering and why it matters today?” 2) Oversee Assignment Desk & Content Flow Directly supervise or closely coordinate with the assignment desk Manage: crews and reporter deployment breaking news response logistics (live shots, feeds, resources) Ensure efficient use of newsroom resources 👉 This is often the operational “air traffic controller” role. 3) Drive Story Quality & Execution Work with reporters and producers to: sharpen story angles elevate storytelling (exclusivity, enterprise) enforce accuracy and journalistic standards Review scripts, rundowns, and coverage plans when needed 👉 Focus is not just filling shows—but making stories stronger. 4) Breaking News Leadership Take charge during major breaking news Make fast decisions on: coverage scale live coverage vs. packaged team deployment and priorities Coordinate across platforms (TV, web, social) 👉 In many newsrooms, the Managing Editor is the point person in chaos. 5) Cross-Platform Content Strategy Ensure alignment between: broadcast digital social platforms Push for: real-time updates web-first publishing when needed consistent messaging across platforms 👉 This role increasingly bridges TV + digital integration. 6) Supervise and Develop Staff Coach reporters, MMJs, producers, and assignment editors Provide feedback on: writing storytelling news judgment Help identify growth opportunities and training needs 👉 In many shops, this is a key leadership development role under the News Director. 7) Maintain Editorial Standards & Ethics Enforce: accuracy fairness legal guidelines Review sensitive or high-risk content before airing/publishing Ensure compliance with company policies 8) Long-Term & Enterprise Planning Look beyond the daily cycle to: plan sweeps coverage identify investigative or enterprise opportunities coordinate special projects How It Typically Fits in a Local Newsroom Reports to: News Director Works closely with: Executive Producers Digital team Assignment Desk Manager Reporters/MMJs Often supervises: Assignment desk sometimes reporters In Practical Terms (Day-to-Day) A Managing Editor’s day often looks like: Morning editorial call → refine coverage plan Midday check-ins → adjust for breaking news Afternoon/evening → oversee execution & troubleshoot Constant communication with desk, producers, reporters #LI-Onsite

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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