Content Desk Manager

2060 Digital • Rochester, MN

3d

About The Position

Newsroom Leadership & Daily Operations

Work closely with the News Director, Executive Producer, and newsroom teams
to develop a consistent and strategic coverage plan for daily news and
special projects.
Lead daily editorial meetings with producers and reporters to shape coverage
and set priorities.
Coordinate and manage daily crew assignments, schedules, vehicles, and gear.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to reporters, producers, and
content staff.
Maintain strong community contacts and source networks.

Content Monitoring & Newsgathering

Actively monitor police scanners, social media, websites, public safety
channels, emails, and other sources for breaking news, significant events,
and compelling local stories.
Stay well‑informed on local, national, and global developments, with strong
understanding of government, legal processes, and public policy.
Generate unique, enterprise story ideas and manage long‑term planning.
Assist producers and reporters with story research, calls, source tracking,
setups, and follow‑ups.

Breaking News Coordination

Make fast, accurate decisions during breaking news.
Alert newsroom staff, assign field crews, deploy LiveU units, and coordinate
multiple live broadcasts.
Confirm information quickly and responsibly, prioritizing accuracy over speed
while still being aggressive with coverage.

Digital & Social Content

Write and publish news stories to the website and social platforms using AP
wires, live video, social media content, and newsroom inputs.
Utilize a variety of technologies for video capture, editing, file transfers,
live cameras, remote interviews, and communication tools.
Ensure content is accurate, up‑to‑date, and engaging across all digital
platforms.

Communication & Editorial Judgment

Maintain constant communication throughout the day regarding story progress,
changes, crew assignments, and breaking developments.
Consult with newsroom leadership on challenging editorial decisions.
Adapt quickly to additional tasks or shifting priorities as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Work on assigned special projects and long‑term investigative or enterprise
initiatives.
Complete additional duties as assigned to support the goals of the newsroom.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and respectfully with teammates of various personalities and others during high-pressure, high-stress situations.
• Must be extremely well organized and detail-oriented.
• Advanced ability in critical thinking and judgment.
• Must be able to make good decisions quickly; able to articulate and communicate information and direction to news staff and other station employees.
• Computer and Social Media skills are a must.
• Solid exposure to and understanding of the ethics of Journalism.
• Commitment, determination, and a strong sense of teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism is preferred.
• Two years of TV/digital newsroom experience is a plus.
• Producer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the News Director, Executive Producer, and newsroom teams to develop a consistent and strategic coverage plan for daily news and special projects.
• Lead daily editorial meetings with producers and reporters to shape coverage and set priorities.
• Coordinate and manage daily crew assignments, schedules, vehicles, and gear.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to reporters, producers, and content staff.
• Maintain strong community contacts and source networks.
• Actively monitor police scanners, social media, websites, public safety channels, emails, and other sources for breaking news, significant events, and compelling local stories.
• Stay well‑informed on local, national, and global developments, with strong understanding of government, legal processes, and public policy.
• Generate unique, enterprise story ideas and manage long‑term planning.
• Assist producers and reporters with story research, calls, source tracking, setups, and follow‑ups.
• Make fast, accurate decisions during breaking news.
• Alert newsroom staff, assign field crews, deploy LiveU units, and coordinate multiple live broadcasts.
• Confirm information quickly and responsibly, prioritizing accuracy over speed while still being aggressive with coverage.
• Write and publish news stories to the website and social platforms using AP wires, live video, social media content, and newsroom inputs.
• Utilize a variety of technologies for video capture, editing, file transfers, live cameras, remote interviews, and communication tools.
• Ensure content is accurate, up‑to‑date, and engaging across all digital platforms.
• Maintain constant communication throughout the day regarding story progress, changes, crew assignments, and breaking developments.
• Consult with newsroom leadership on challenging editorial decisions.
• Adapt quickly to additional tasks or shifting priorities as needed.
• Work on assigned special projects and long‑term investigative or enterprise initiatives.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support the goals of the newsroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees