Content Coordinator - WSOC TV Job at Cox Media Group
Job Summary
Cox Media Group Charlotte is looking for a Content Coordinator to join the team! WSOC stands for We Serve Our Community. We are the #1 news operation in the Charlotte DMA because we serve our audience with in-depth investigative journalism and urgent coverage of weather. We are in search of a Content Center Producer who can aggressively follow breaking news, coordinate coverage among our crews and create content for our online and on-air platforms.
The ideal candidate is someone who loves to investigate news tips and see stories through to online and on-air distribution. The applicant needs to have good communication skills, work well with newsroom staff and have technical knowledge of news gathering. Strong editorial judgement is a must, as well as strong organizational skills and digital understanding. You must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, be aggressive on breaking news and be self-motivated.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- You will be responsible for gathering and writing content for digital and social platforms, working with your manager to determine the best platform to share each story.
- You will be responsible for monitoring content resources like station email, phones, scanners, social media and handling logistics for field crews.
- Because Charlotte is a hub for major news events, you will work with ABC affiliates, CNN, CMG stations, local partners and other media organizations across the country.
- You will need to see the big picture and understand the significance of editorial content.
- You will work directly with reporters, photographers, producers and other newsroom managers to stay on top of the news of the day.
Schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and overnights.
What We Look For
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- At least 2 years of newsroom experience
- BA or equivalent professional experience
- Strong understanding of AP-style writing
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms
- Ability to multi-task, strong organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of the Charlotte market is a plus
- The ability to sit for extended periods of time, standing, bending, moderate lifting of 25 lbs may be required
WHAT WE OFFER YOU: WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG
CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people – and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements. We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.
CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses include 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 54 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.
We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.
CMG may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or during employment as a term and condition of employment unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we’d love to have you join us. Apply today!
Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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