Real Time Desk Manager, KTNV

The E.W. Scripps Company

14d•Onsite

About The Position

KTNV, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is seeking a Real-Time Desk Manager. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of journalists through breaking, urgent, and through-the-day communications, logistics, listening and real-time publishing, to all platforms based on priority and situation at the moment. This position requires local content vision and strategy to address consumer needs, content standards, delivery, quality control and continuous improvement.

Requirements

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

Hire, schedule and manage team of real-time editors, which provides near 24/7 coverage through the week.
Serve as real-time editor responsible for story scouting, field crew management, story planning, news writing and editing for digital platforms, social media oversight and monitoring of phones, scanners, email and social posts.
Work with managers and team to continuously improve our operations and real-time content.
Monitor audience analytics to maximize short-term content/audience opportunities.
Coach team in content production, AP and newsroom style, listening, logistics, planning and audience engagement.
Oversee the completion of assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work.
Work closely with the management team to identify stories that drive audience growth and support our brand.
Manage communications and logistics for real-time coverage for all platforms, including but not limited to crew and vehicle placement, satellite time bookings, resource needs.
Act as a research partner for field crews.
Identify breaking news in real-time and aggressively gather facts for cross-platform distribution by managing all internal and external content.
Monitor all product on all platforms for compliance to federal, state and local laws as well as First and Fourteenth Amendments, and trains staff to do the same.
Perform other duties as assigned.