Morning Daypart Manager

WIVB-TV and WNLO are seeking an innovative hands-on journalist and content leader to serve as Morning Daypart Manager. This position oversees all content produced during the morning news cycle across broadcast digital social and CTV platforms. The successful candidate will lead a multi-platform team focused on creating compelling local content that reaches audiences wherever they choose to consume news.

The Morning Daypart Manager will provide editorial leadership for all morning content including live newscasts streaming coverage website content social media distribution and original CTV programming.

We are looking for a strong communicator and coach who can develop talent drive audience growth and ensure content is optimized for every platform. The ideal candidate understands that todays newsroom extends beyond television and embraces a digital-first audience-focused approach to storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

Lead editorial decision-making for all morning content across broadcast digital social and CTV platforms.

Oversee planning and execution of morning newscasts livestreams breaking news coverage and original streaming content.

Work closely with content team to prioritize stories and maximize reach across all platforms.

Ensure content is updated continuously throughout the morning and distributed effectively to viewers on television WIVB mobile platforms and social media.

Review scripts digital stories and streaming content for accuracy clarity and journalistic standards.

Collaborate with content team to develop enterprise and breaking news coverage.

Help identify opportunities for original content community engagement and audience growth.

Monitor analytics and audience trends to inform content decisions and improve performance.

Assist with staffing scheduling performance feedback and training of content teams.

Lead newsroom coverage during breaking news and major weather events.

Work with newsroom leadership to continually refine and improve multi-platform workflows and content strategy.

Salary - $61000 to $65000 yearly

Requirements & Skills

Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications TV/Film Digital Media or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated leadership experience in a newsroom environment.

Strong news judgment journalistic integrity and understanding of audience needs.

Understanding of content distribution strategies across television websites mobile apps social platforms and CTV.

Experience using analytics and audience data to inform editorial decisions.

Ability to work effectively with anchors reporters producers photographers engineering and newsroom leadership.

Ability to manage multiple projects and perform in a fast-paced breaking news environment.

Must be willing to work mornings weekends holidays and extended hours as needed.