Supervising Managing Editor

Paramount • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CBS Pittsburgh is looking for a Supervising Managing Editor to help steer KDKA’s digital coverage across platforms. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing digital breaking news coverage in-market, managing four digital producers, writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, clipping and optimizing video, and executing on growth initiatives across existing and emerging digital platforms. Qualified candidates have strong news judgment and news gathering skills, can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

We are looking for journalists who are passionate about the future of digital journalism to help shape our daily and longer-range coverage.

Requirements

• You have 3+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• You are a skilled writer and self-editor who can produce quality copy on deadline
• You have a deep understanding of SEO strategies
• You have a knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience
• You’re excited about the future of journalism, always looking to better understand new and emerging digital opportunities for news organizations
• You're familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update digital news content, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News standards
• Use a mix of editorial judgment and analytics to help shape content priorities
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles, running live blogs and sharing content across platforms
• Clip high-interest video content for distribution across platforms
• Live stream breaking news and other high-interest events on YouTube and create topical longform content for YouTube
• Work with the CBS Pittsburgh newsroom to execute digital content to supplement or advance TV content and publish the best of KDKA to our website
• Manage the CBS Pittsburgh homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce
• Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
• Track content performance and share content insights across KDKA to help inform story selection across platforms
• Send push alerts and write newsletters
• Manage four digital producers

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees