KBSI-TV, Standard Media’s  FOX affiliate in Cape Girardeau, MO, has openings for a Managing Editor/Director Of NOW and a Manager Of Business Operations.

For over ten years, Forbes has called Cape Girardeau one of the Best Small Places for Business & Careers, with a cost of living 12% below national average and a great housing affordability index. Cape Girardeau County is known for its beautiful homes, parks, and churches, as well as its outstanding health and educational systems.

Managing Editor/Director Of NOW

KBSI-TV, the FOX affiliate in Cape Girardeau, MO, is looking for an innovative leader who will be part of the team to develop and execute an innovative approach to journalism.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will lead the newsroom as it moves content throughout the day and night on its digital and broadcast platforms.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will bring a creative, outside-the-box approach to newsgathering, winning breaking news and winning breaking weather!

The ideal candidate will be passionate about leading the market in all news that is happening “NOW” across our digital and broadcast platforms.

The ideal candidate will lead our team in telling stories about how those news developments impact the lives of the audience.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will also create compelling “NOW” content for all platforms.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will manage day-to-day production of high-quality content across multiple digital and broadcast platforms.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will manage a newsroom staff, including a team of Reporter/MMJs in the field, by leading them in winning breaking news, assigning them daily stories and coaching them on news gathering, storytelling, and production value.

The ideal candidate thrives in a breaking news environment and will lead the team with winning coverage every day.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will work closely with other newsroom managers to ensure outstanding content is produced for our digital and broadcast platforms.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will also create content for distribution across the broadcast and digital platforms, including web, mobile, social, and emerging media properties.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will grow our multi-media platforms and our staff members by training, coaching, and leading by example.

The Managing Editor/Director of NOW will also ensure the team is prepared for upcoming newsworthy events that require advanced planning.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills; desire to grow with the company is a plus
• Relentless desire to win breaking news and breaking weather
• Love of storytelling and coaching others
• 3-5 years experience working across digital and broadcast platforms in a television newsroom environment
• Degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or the equivalent combination of experience and education,preferred
• Candidates should be self-starters who are comfortable working both independently and with others in a fast paced, work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent sense of urgency, while also maintaining calm under pressure
• Desire to be a key part of an innovative, growing team of digital journalists and take on additional responsibilities over time

Day-To-Day Activities:

• Lead a team of journalists to win breaking news and breaking weather on all platforms
• Manage newsroom staff, including team of Reporter/MMJs. Assign daily stories and coach the news staff on newsgathering, storytelling, and production value
• Set expectations for field crews regarding digital and broadcast needs throughout the day/night and stay in close contact with them throughout the day/night
• Create content for all platforms
• Plan coverage for upcoming events, both short-term and long-term
• Work closely with other news managers to create high-quality content for all platforms
• Research, write, edit, and publish time-sensitive local, regional, and national news, with a focus on clarity, fairness, legality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Write highly effective headlines and story summaries
• Write, post, and monitor engaging social media content on multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
• Post breaking news quickly and accurately while maintaining open communication with local newsroom staff as stories develop
• On occasion, shoot interviews and cover stories outside of the office
• Create and keep contacts list up-to-date for staff to access
• Work with GM, other departments and news team to ensure the digital platforms and on-air assignments are in line with the brand

Compensation:

• Competitive salary plus generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off, plus exceptional growth opportunities

Standard Media Group-SMG is an innovative media company serving our communities through breaking news, impactful reporting, and innovative multi-screen marketing services.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter, along with examples (links and/or reel) of your work to: careers@kbsi23.com.

Please denote how you became aware of this position in your response.

Standard Media Group-SMG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

KBSI23
806 Enterprise Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Manager of Business Operations

KBSI-TV, the FOX affiliate and WDKA MyNetwork 49 are seeking a Manager of Business Operations to join our team in Cape Girardeau, MO.

The Manager of Business Operations will play a key role as a member of station leadership, owning or assisting with station operations pertaining to accounting, financial planning & analysis, and HR, as well as interfacing with our corporate parent, Standard Media Group (SMG).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

• Lead month-end close process for the market, performing customary activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accruals and financial reviews
• Prepare monthly variance analysis of budget versus actual and provide meaningful commentary regarding discrepancies. This includes working with key stakeholders on gathering information needed to prepare commentary
• Own Accounts Receivable process for the market, in collaboration with SMG Corporate Finance. This includes monitoring A/R aging, coordinating invoice adjustments with sales department and processing customer refunds
• Own Accounts Payable process for the market, in collaboration with SMG Corporate Finance. This includes reviewing invoices for coding against budget, monitoring invoice approval workflow and follow-up with vendors as needed

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own monthly and annual financial planning processes, in close collaboration with station and SMG leadership
• Support General Manager and Department Heads with scheduled/ad-hoc reporting and analysis

Human Resources

• Process payroll weekly including management of timecards for hourly employees and employee expense reporting
• Calculates commissions for commission-based employees
• Assist employees with payroll and HR inquiries/tasks, in collaboration with SMG Corporate HR
• Maintains station personnel files, status change forms and other documentation, as needed, related to personnel matters
• Assist station leadership in the talent acquisition process as required; coordinate orientation for new hires
• Maintain compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity program requirements (e.g. post positions, maintain EEO files)

Other

• Monitor supply needs for station and manage ordering process with station personnel
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 3-5 years of experience in a corporate or startup accounting role; media experience preferred but not required
• Analytical problem solver with strong attention to detail, advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in Office 365
• Displays a consistently positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Exhibits maturity and integrity, with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Compensation:

• Competitive salary plus generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off, plus exceptional growth opportunities.

Standard Media Group-SMG is an innovative media company serving our communities through breaking news, impactful reporting, and innovative multi-screen marketing services.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: careers@kbsi23.com.

Please denote how you became aware of this position in your response.

Standard Media Group-SMG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location:

KBSI23/WDKA49
806 Enterprise Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Reports to:

General Manager, KBSI23/WDKA49

Multimedia Journalist

KLKN, Standard Media’s ABC affiliate in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to help us win the news of the day.

We’re looking for our “go to” person, who not only has a strong on-air presence but is also a strong shooter/editor.

If you are a hard worker who’s curious, innovative, and relentless in getting the story, you will fit right in.

Lincoln is a vibrant community known for its low cost of living and high quality of life. READ: You can absolutely afford to live here and have fun.  From the Haymarket District and its eclectic spirit right next to the University to the 131 miles of hiking/biking trails through town to tree-lined neighborhoods where neighbors are like family, there is something for everyone.

You will…

• Shoot, write, and edit packages and vo-sots
• Pitch stories that have a right now impact
• Write stories for social media and our website
• Dig deeper into stories
• Produce special reports as needed
• Create web-extra content
• Perform other duties as assigned

You have…

• A curious, innovative spirit
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Thrive under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

You will receive…

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and paid time-off
• Exceptional growth opportunities

To apply directly for the position of Multimedia Journalist at KLKN, email resume, reel with your recent work, and a cover letter explaining your news philosophy and where you saw this job posting to Steffani Nolte, snolte@klkntv.com. No calls, please.

Standard Media Group-SMG is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ABC8 (KLKN)
3240 S. 10^th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68502