News Operations Manager
KIMT-TV Rochester is seeking a News Operations Manager
KIMT, the #1 station in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking for a positive, dynamic leader for our small but mighty newsroom. This role supports the Regional News Director in overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations and ensuring editorial excellence across all newscasts and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a can-do attitude to the challenges and opportunities happening in our industry and inspire the team to rise to the occasion. They should be a jack of all trades, willing to produce, train, mentor, recruit and innovate. Ability to anchor is a must.
Key responsibilities:
· Act as the newsroom leader in the Regional News Director's absence.
· Oversee daily news operations including editorial meetings, content planning, scheduling, and quality control.
· Provide editorial leadership and direction for all news broadcasts, breaking news, and special coverage.
· Oversee the execution and production of daily newscasts to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with station standards.
· Coach and mentor anchors, producers, MMJ’s, and other newsroom personnel.
· Ensure content is posted to digital platforms.
· Maintain and enforce high journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and
· ethics.
· Be mindful of opportunities to increase morale, improve the working conditions of the team and promptly remove any obstacles that prevent productivity and a comfortable work environment.
· Work with technical and production staff to ensure smooth, professional broadcasts.
· Monitor news ratings and audience trends; work with Regional News Director to adjust content strategies to grow and retain viewership.
· Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and legal standards.
· Must be willing to produce and anchor newscasts.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in a TV newsroom, including 2+ years in a supervisory or senior editorial role.
· Strong editorial judgment, especially in high-pressure or breaking news situations.
· In-depth understanding of television news production and newsroom operations.
· Familiarity with news management systems (e.g., ENPS, iNews) and video editing
· Strong leadership and coaching skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Attributes:
· Positive, motivating leadership skills
· Experience working in a medium to large market TV station.
· Knowledge of audience analytics tools and ratings systems (Nielsen, Comscore).
· Track record of successfully launching special reports, investigative stories, or digital-first initiatives.
Work Conditions:
· Fast-paced newsroom environment with shifting priorities.
· May require evening, weekend, or holiday availability depending on news coverage
· demands.
· Must be comfortable making editorial calls in time-sensitive situations.
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