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Managing Editor
Nexstar Broadcasting —Mount Pleasant, SC
- Online Application
- Office
- Senior level
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Sinclair Broadcast Group —Mount Pleasant, SC
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- 7 years
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- In-person
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Editor
Bridgetower Media —North Charleston, SC
- Hybrid work
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- Health savings account
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Producer/Editor
Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation —Charleston, SC
- $51,000 - $55,000 a year
- Email
- Social media management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Technical Writer III
Chugach Government Solutions —Charleston, SC
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- In-person
Site Manager
Key Logistics Solutions, LLC —Charleston, SC
- $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- 3 years
- Travel
- Recruiting
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Specifications Writer
LS3P —Charleston, SC
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
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Marketing Coordinator
Mungo Homes —North Charleston, SC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
Performance Creative Manager
Javvy Coffee Company —Charleston, SC
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Specification Preparation Writer
Kundlas Consulting Group LLC —Charleston, SC
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
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Project Sales Administrator
Hoffman & Hoffman Inc —Charleston, SC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
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Technical Writer
Catalyst Solutions —North Charleston, SC
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- 5 years
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Digital Content Specialist
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY —North Charleston, SC
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
Technical Writer
TIAG —Mount Pleasant, SC
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
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Sinclair Broadcast Group —Mount Pleasant, SC
- Online Application
- Management
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
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Editor
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Managing Editor

Nexstar Broadcasting -
Mount Pleasant, SC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Cross-platform strategy
Editorial project management
Staff supervision
Coaching
Multi-platform content development
Team development
Social media platforms
Team training
Brand messaging
Implementation of strategic initiatives
Senior level
Crew management
Legal compliance
Editorial guidelines
Task assignment
Content review
Content strategy alignment
Journalistic writing
Operations planning
Web writing
Logistics planning
Managing communications teams
Staff development
Live TV broadcast project management
Content publishing

Full 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: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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
adjust for breaking news
oversee execution & troubleshoot
Constant communication with desk, producers, reporters

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