Tape Editor jobs in Troy, NY

POSITION GUIDE
Job Location:
WMHT-TV
4 Global View
Troy NY 12180

POSITION:
Title: Managing Editor & Host
Department: Content and Engagement
Type: Full Time, Exempt
Reports To: VP, Chief Content & Engagement Officer

BROAD FUNCTION:
WMHT Public Media, located in New York State's Capital Region and serving Eastern New
York and Western New England, is the only locally owned, nonprofit, multichannel public
communications organization that reaches beyond the traditional broadcasting model to act as a
leader by convening arts, culture, education and civic interests. WMHT focuses on Community,
Culture and Connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement through
television, radio, digital media, and educational services.

We strive to create a workplace culture that values diversity of perspective and lived experience.
WMHT provides a place where people are supported to do their best work.

Join WMHT and lead its landmark weekly series New York NOW, creating trusted, unbiased,
multi-platform media that meets our audiences where they are and delivers high-quality
information that reflects the diversity of our region. New York NOW airs statewide, providing
journalism and educational content that empowers viewers to be informed and active residents
of the Empire State. 2025 will mark fifty years of New York State reporting on WMHT.

WMHT seeks a Managing Editor & Host that leads multiplatform public affairs efforts through its
award-winning New York NOW series. The Managing Editor & Host works in WMHT’s Public
Affairs content vertical, but this position's scope is varied and includes work across the Content
and Engagement Departments. The Managing Editor & Host will at times collaborate with our
Education, Arts and Culture content verticals as well as with WMHT’s Digital Team.

The Managing Editor & Host will lead the New York NOW team to conceive of, manage, create
and host weekly episodes of New York NOW. The Managing Editor & Host will support a
positive work environment while managing the responsibilities and assignments of the
Multimedia Journalist & Host to create and develop the multiplatform series.

The successful candidate would also collaborate with producers of NY &, a digital and
broadcast civics education series serving audiences on social platforms.

Producers and Journalists at WMHT have critical thinking skills. They are creative problem
solvers and self-starters who are an active part of the production team at WMHT. Producers
work collaboratively at WMHT. They participate in editorial meetings, share challenges, and find
solutions. The nature of our industry is evolving. We expect the Managing Editor & Host to
bring a self-motivated drive as we learn, grow and evolve our mission and service.

The successful candidate will have a passion for service to the community through their work.

The Managing Editor & Host has excellent communication skills and engages effectively with
the public. This position is public facing. The Managing Editor & Host represents WMHT in the
digital world, utilizes social media to share content on a consistent and on-going basis, and use
social platforms to source stories. Reports may involve field production or in-studio interviews.

The Managing Editor & Host is committed to a public media model that values community
engagement, a model that listens and responds to the community. The Managing Editor & Host
participates in station activities, presents to the community advisory board, the board of
directors, and represents WMHT at community events.



SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting:
Produces text-based, audio, video, journalism content
Appears as talent on video and audio reports

Field Production:
Records video and audio for broadcast and digital distribution

Non-broadcast:
Manages the New York NOW staff and editorial calendar for the series.
Manages cross-platform content: broadcast, social, website, podcast & New York NOW
newsletter.

Post-Production:
Edits video and audio for broadcast and digital distribution

Hosting:
Serves as Host of New York NOW and NY & as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains working knowledge of tools and equipment specific to job responsibilities; attends
training sessions as assigned

Works collaboratively with internal partners to achieve the highest quality finished product

Assists in station-wide projects and corporate fund-raising efforts

Carries out related duties as assigned.

Adheres to editorial standards set by the company



REQUIREMENTS:

• At least five years of reporting experience.
• Two years of news management experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communications or related field, or

• Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards
• Commitment to the mission and goals of public broadcasting

• Strong commitment to excellence in the finished product; ability to work successfully

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 lbs., carry out frequent reaching, stretching,

• Demonstrated technical skill in professional field
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels in the organization and clients, to

After Effects, Audition), Microsoft Office.



Yearly Salary Range is $70,000 - $75,000

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume with a links to writing and media
samples to vbelden@wmht.org or mail to:

Valerie Belden
WMHT
4 Global View
Troy, NY 12180

WMHT Educational Telecommunications is an equal opportunity employer. The community and
audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that
end, WMHT does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the
basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital
status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military
status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by
law.