Posted On: October 16, 2024

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Company Description

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a trusted multimedia organization that educates, enlightens and entertains Mississippians. As the only statewide radio and television broadcast network, MPB connects Mississippi households and communities. MPB programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi's unique culture and diverse heritage. Children's educational television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state's emergency preparedness and response system. Every weekday, MPB News produces 11 newscasts dedicated to Mississippi stories. In 2015, MPB launched the latest iteration of the MPB Public Media App. With live stream, on-demand episodes of both radio and television favorites and the latest from MPB news, the MPB App provides listeners and viewers with a way to stay connected, no matter where in the world they may be. MPB reaches over 50,000 people a day through various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. MPB's social channels provide information, news and entertainment around the clock, even in emergency situations.

Job Description

Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is seeking an experienced managing editor, who's a curious journalist with strong news judgment to help guide, grow and build upon our success as a recognized statewide news source

Our ideal candidate will play an important role in ensuring the excellence and editorial integrity of MPB News. The managing editor will work with the news director to help manage day to day news coverage. We're looking for a dynamic leader who's a self-starter, who can direct our reporting across multiple platforms. This includes developing story ideas, tracking issues and events as well as writing and editing. This position requires a commitment to journalism ethics and principles.

The Managing editor will help guide digital and social media coverage and on a regular basis may be called upon to anchor and host programs. We require someone with at least three years of experience in an editorial or management role. Public radio experience is preferred or have familiarity and awareness of how a dynamic audio story is produced and edited. Mississippi Public Broadcasting is statewide radio/television network and one of three partner stations of The Gulf States Newsroom. This exciting, collaborative reporting project works to plan coverage, share resources, and increase reporting power in the gulf region.

We are an eight-station statewide television and radio network. The news team has been honored with four National Edward R. Murrow awards and several regional awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.

To Apply

Apply by going to the website:
Managing Editor - MPB News | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/careers/managing-editor-mpb-news/