Content Coordinator - WSOC TV

WSOC TV Charlotte is looking for a Content Coordinator to join the team! The Content Center aggressively follows breaking news, coordinates coverage among our crews and creates content for our online and on-air platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for monitoring content resources like station email, phones, scanners, social media and handling logistics for field crews.
• 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.
• 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 and prepare for major news events.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is someone who loves to investigate news tips and see stories through to online and on-air distribution. You must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, be aggressive on breaking news and be self-motivated.
• You must be a strong writer with editorial judgement and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous newsroom experience is strongly preferred