Employment: full time

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From Nexstar's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

The Managing Editor is the newsroom’s operational and editorial quarterback—translating strategy into daily execution while elevating story quality and managing real-time coverage.

Core Responsibilities
1) Lead Daily Editorial Direction
Help set the editorial agenda for the day
Participate in (or run) editorial meetings alongside the News Director/EPs
Decide which stories get covered, prioritized, and developed
Ensure coverage aligns with: Station brand community relevance ratings / digital strategy
👉 Think: “What are we covering and why it matters today?”
2) Oversee Assignment Desk & Content Flow

Managing Editor

Employer job description

logistics (live shots, feeds, resources)

Reports to:

Works closely with:

Often supervises:

A Managing Editor’s day often looks like:

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