Managing Editor, Internet Broadcasting
San Jose, CA
Cory Bergman July 11th, 2006
Internet Broadcasting is the largest national platform of TV station web sites. The online news publisher produces 74 sites for America’s premier broadcasters: NBC, Cox Broadcasting, Hearst-Argyle, The McGraw Hill Companies, Post-Newsweek, Scripps Howard, and Capitol Broadcasting Company.
With over 13 million monthly visitors, over 500 million monthly page views, and the #1 TV station web site in 18 of the top 25 markets, Internet Broadcasting is the nation’s largest online local news publisher. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Managing Editor, San Jose, NBC11.com, req# 085-06
Position Statement: This is both a supervisory and hands-on position, gathering and compiling news from a variety of outlets, including our radio and television news partners, the Internet, wire services as well as traditional news sources for publishing on the web site, with an emphasis on delivering breaking news accurately. Also supervises other staff members on site and serves as liaison to station and Internet Broadcasting (IB) management.
Essential Functions:
· Writes and edits materials for target audiences integrating compelling and creative text, still images, audio- and video-file components, and links to relevant Internet resources into an appealing and thoughtful online news package.
· Oversees on-site sales convergence projects as well as TV convergence packages
· Possesses online acumen to provide added value to reports initially developed by broadcast reporters
· Ensures accuracy of stories by double checking any necessary facts in assigned projects
· Ensures that all edited text goes through necessary reviews
· Checks art/text consistency for assigned projects
· Proofreads all text in assigned projects
· Represents editing concerns on the teams for assigned projects
· Provides editing support to other teams as needed
· Participates in editing team activities and supports editing team goals
· Works with project teams to create and maintain own schedule
· Responsible for the management of one to several non-news sections or franchises as assigned.
· Provides additional guidance for other editors and writers.
· Plans for the long-term growth of the site, sets priorities and plans coverage for major events.
· Thinks strategically about developing the site’s revenue potential as well as its audience potential.
Qualifications & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Required:
· B.A. in Journalism or related field
· 3-5 years related marketing experience including the development of advertising campaigns
· Ability to work in a team setting, with broadcast partners, and under tight deadlines is key
· Ability to deliver integrated compelling news stories quickly and accurately, using sound news judgment
· Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage simultaneous assignments within an intense deadline-driven environment
· Ability to effectively use strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Ability to influence across the organization and work effectively with all levels of management and staff
· Knowledge of editing and AP stylebook standards
· Ability to pass editing test
· Ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and engagingly
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
· Ability to catch spelling errors without electronic assistance (on hard copy)
· Skill in keying 60 wpm to meet deadlines for various projects
· Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
· Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
· Ability to work with a positive attitude
· Ability to work well in a multitasking environment paying close attention to details
· Ability to supervise effectively
· Ability to be effective ambassador to station personnel
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are driven to succeed and seeking an opportunity with a fast growing media company - This is the opportunity you have been waiting for!
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ibsys.com. Must include Req # in subject line of email. Equal Opportunity Employer.
