Manager, Coverage & Content
Cox Media Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Dayton • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Leads the Content Center, which CMG considers the nucleus of the newsroom
- Manages incoming and outgoing content, handles newsroom logistics, and assigns crews in the field
- Communicates new and breaking content to managers, producers, and newsroom staff
- Oversees and executes short and long-term strategies to maximize engagement on all media platforms
- Flexibility in running dayside and afternoon editorial meetings and help make critical coverage decisions for daily and long-term stories
- Monitors story developments both locally and nationally and communicates with the newsroom throughout the day
- Monitors web and social analytics and uses social tools to make strategic content decisions
- Day to day, ensures the assignment file is up to date
- Creates 24/7 scheduling of the Content Center staff
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of newsroom experience
- Previous management experience preferred
- Experienced in leading, motivating, and coaching teams and individuals
- Highly organized, calm under pressure, and capable of making “game time” decisions
- Knowledge of web content management systems and social media platforms
- Proficient in INEWS
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
web content management systemssocial media platformsINEWS
Soft skills
leadershipteam motivationcoachingorganizational skillscalm under pressuredecision making