WDAF-TV / FOX4, the Nexstar station in Kansas City, MO, is looking for a Managing Editor to join our News team. Kansas City is the 34th TV Market, serving a population of more than 2M viewers. WDAF-TV is the legacy station in the market and #1 in the target demo, in all newscasts. The Managing Editor oversees day-to-day local content operations and programming production on all station platforms. + Manage and coordinate local content for all locally developed broadcasts and segments across all dayparts + Facilitate daily editorial meetings and oversee assignment desk + Collaborate with staff to plan, gather, and produce content for broadcast and digital programming with emphasis on storytelling + Schedule staff and handle logistics for story coverage, live content, and other departmental needs, while verifying deadlines are being met + Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices + Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget + Assist in developing news coverage strategy for the station and its website + Create content for broadcast and digital as needed, including writing and editing news content + Responds to coverage questions (phone, email, social media, etc.) + Works with senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals + Performs other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience + Fluency in English + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written + Minimum two years’ experience in a content development role + Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution + Flexibility to work any shift and all shifts, including nights and weekends Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.