Managing Editor, Newsgathering & Operations
Core
Senior newsroom leader responsible for logistics, resource allocation, field deployment, assignment desk management, and long-term coverage planning for a network of 29 broadcast television stations.
Role type
senior IC newsroom operations manager
Builds
local news coverage, live field assignments, and digital/streaming content feeds
Domain
broadcast television news
Required skills
assignment desk leadership, field logistics management, live technology operations, crisis mobilization, resource optimization, fleet management, union contract compliance, safety protocol enforcement
Preferred skills
top-30 market experience, local government knowledge, Spanish proficiency
Technologies
LiveU, Dejero, satellite/microwave assets, assignment software systems, electronic newsgathering (ENG)
Responsibilities
Directly supervise the assignment desk team and daily dispatch of field crews; Manage live field infrastructure including live trucks and bonded cellular gear; Maintain master newsroom planning calendar for upcoming events; Lead immediate operational deployment during breaking news and emergencies; Oversee staff shift scheduling, field overtime, and vendor management; Partner with engineering and IT to maintain field equipment and transmission paths; Enforce field safety protocols and union contract rules.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
