KAAL-TV in Rochester is seeking a Content Desk Manager.
Business Unit
KAAL-TV
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you are surrounded by opportunity while experiencing a forward-thinking philosophy. You will work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create content on Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you are searching for a career On-Air, Behind-the-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
Job Overview
ABC6 News is seeking a passionate, energized, and highly skilled Content Desk Manager to help lead our daily news operations and elevate our coverage across all platforms. This role blends the responsibilities of a traditional assignment desk manager, digital content editor, and newsroom leader. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at multitasking, and is committed to serving the community with timely, accurate, and meaningful journalism.
Job Responsibilities
Newsroom Leadership & Daily Operations
- Work closely with the News Director, Executive Producer, and newsroom teams to develop a consistent and strategic coverage plan for daily news and special projects.
- Lead daily editorial meetings with producers and reporters to shape coverage and set priorities.
- Coordinate and manage daily crew assignments, schedules, vehicles, and gear.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to reporters, producers, and content staff.
- Maintain strong community contacts and source networks.
Content Monitoring & Newsgathering
- Actively monitor police scanners, social media, websites, public safety channels, emails, and other sources for breaking news, significant events, and compelling local stories.
- Stay well‑informed on local, national, and global developments, with strong understanding of government, legal processes, and public policy.
- Generate unique, enterprise story ideas and manage long‑term planning.
- Assist producers and reporters with story research, calls, source tracking, setups, and follow‑ups.
Breaking News Coordination
- Make fast, accurate decisions during breaking news.
- Alert newsroom staff, assign field crews, deploy LiveU units, and coordinate multiple live broadcasts.
- Confirm information quickly and responsibly, prioritizing accuracy over speed while still being aggressive with coverage.
Digital & Social Content
- Write and publish news stories to the website and social platforms using AP wires, live video, social media content, and newsroom inputs.
- Utilize a variety of technologies for video capture, editing, file transfers, live cameras, remote interviews, and communication tools.
- Ensure content is accurate, up‑to‑date, and engaging across all digital platforms.
Communication & Editorial Judgment
- Maintain constant communication throughout the day regarding story progress, changes, crew assignments, and breaking developments.
- Consult with newsroom leadership on challenging editorial decisions.
- Adapt quickly to additional tasks or shifting priorities as needed.
Other Responsibilities
- Work on assigned special projects and long‑term investigative or enterprise initiatives.
- Complete additional duties as assigned to support the goals of the newsroom.
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and respectfully with teammates of various personalities and others during high-pressure, high-stress situations.
- A college degree in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism is preferred.
- Two years of TV/digital newsroom experience is a plus.
- Must be extremely well organized and detail-oriented.
- Advanced ability in critical thinking and judgment.
- Must be able to make good decisions quickly; able to articulate and communicate information and direction to news staff and other station employees.
- Computer and Social Media skills are a must.
- Solid exposure to and understanding of the ethics of Journalism.
- Producer experience is a plus.
- Commitment, determination, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The annual base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $62,500.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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