Manager of Coverage & Content - WHIO TV

Location:OH-DaytonJob Title: Manager of Coverage & Content - WHIO TVPosition OverviewAre you passionate about breaking news? WHIO-TV Dayton, the #1 CBS affiliate in the Nation, has an immediate opening for a Manager of Coverage and Content. This position will oversee the collection and distribution of content across all TV broadcast and digital platforms. The right candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be capable of supporting and growing a team. The ideal candidate has a diverse TV background and can make critical decisions. This individual will report directly to the News Director.The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of assignment desk operations and how to effectively utilize station resources. They will also have knowledge of all the newsroom's broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. They will work closely with fellow managers to plan news coverage for the day and lead multiplatform planning for special events.The Manager of Coverage and Content will oversee several direct reports, including the Digital Executive Producer and all Content Center staff.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeads the Content Center, which CMG considers the nucleus of the newsroomManages incoming and outgoing content, handles newsroom logistics, and assigns crews in the fieldCommunicates new and breaking content to managers, producers, and newsroom staffOversees and executes short and long-term strategies to maximize engagement on all media platformsFlexibility in running dayside and afternoon editorial meetings and help make critical coverage decisions for daily and long-term storiesMonitors story developments both locally and nationally and communicates with the newsroom throughout the dayMonitors web and social analytics and uses social tools to make strategic content decisionsDay to day, ensures the assignment file is up to dateCreates 24/7 scheduling of the Content Center staffMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 3 years of newsroom experiencePrevious management experience preferredExperienced in leading, motivating, and coaching teams and individualsHighly organized, calm under pressure, and capable of making

Created: 2025-12-22