Do you want to help power local, independent, in-depth reporting. Are you passionate about journalism that informs, connects, and serves the community? If so, we'd love to meet you.
We're looking for a Managing Editor to join our award-winning newsroom by guiding daily news coverage, collaborating with reporters, and ensuring every story meets the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Working closely with the News Director, you'll play a key role in shaping our editorial vision while helping produce meaningful journalism across broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist who enjoys both leadership and hands-on reporting. From daily news to long-form storytelling, you'll help deliver trusted local journalism that makes a difference throughout the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes region, and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day news operations, including working directly with reporters as an editor and ensuring news coverage meets journalistic standards.
- In partnership with the News Director, coordinate news coverage across different platforms (video, digital, social media).
- Act as back-up news anchor; participate in on-air membership drives.
- Collaborate with reporters to develop news stories.
- Ensure news coverage is accurate, legally sound, and meets organizational policies.
- Partner with News Director and reporters to develop and then produce a local, weekly news program/podcast.
- Effectively manage time, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Prior supervisory experience being part of a newsroom is preferred.
- Familiarity with Adobe Audition, AP Style Book, Google Suite,and Microsoft Suite. Ability to run an audio board and use of Wide Oribit is a plus.
- Strong news background and reporting portfolio; excellent news knowledge.
- Excellent proofreading and copyediting skills are a must.
- Excellent organization while also being able to adapt to changing needs and circumstances rapidly.
- Audio editing experience is a must.
- Fluency in the news of the Southern Tier/Finger Lakes coverage area and the public media system is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Equipment Listing (Machines, Tools & Software):
- Must be able to operate Computer, Email, Google and Microsoft Suite.
- May be required to operate Printer, Copier, Fax Machine, Telephone, Scanner, and calculator.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle
- Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
- Climb up or down stairs
- Able to reach above or below shoulders
- Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform specific job functions
- Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents
Interested?
Please submit the following required documents: 1) Resume, 2) Cover letter and, 3) Contact information for three professional references. Required documents should be emailed to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Union
Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week, varied depending on needs
Pay: $54,000 to $57,000/Annually
Day to Day activities reporting to: News Director
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Employee assistance program, Paid time off
WSKG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We welcome your interest in joining our team.
Pay: $54,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
