Regional Coverage Manager - Campaign 2026

Position starts ASAP and ends 12/30/26

GENERAL FUNCTION:
To lead overall project coordination and execution of midterm election coverage produced by the Multimedia Reporter team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and coordinates day‑to‑day operations and assignments of Multimedia Reporters (MMRs).
• Serves as Manager of MMRs.
• Provides overall project coordination and execution of assignments.
• Supports the development and maintenance of the project plan, role definitions, and job descriptions.
• Coordinates onboarding and training schedules.
• Sets daily and weekly coverage priorities and assignments.
• Maintains the coverage calendar and event pipeline.
• Primary point of contact for interfacing with C-SPAN departments.
• Coordinates access, credentialing and logistics for MMRs.
• Prepares internal updates and external reports for funders.
• Identifies risks and escalates issues as needed.
• Manages workflows from assignment through publication and archiving.
• Provides budget oversight of project funding and approves expenses.
• Coordinates with local media partners and responds to partner needs.
• Tracks progress against objectives and success measures.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Radio/TV/Film, Political Science or Journalism.
• Minimum six years experience plus two years of management experience in politics, media production, newsroom operations or a related field.
• Proven people‑management experience, including direct supervision of a team.
• Strong operational skills.
• Experience coordinating logistics for events.
• Ability to set priorities, assign work and manage goals.
• Experience tracking progress and reporting on outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience managing budgets, approving expenses and ensuring projects remain on track financially.
• Ability to identify risks, solve problems and escalate issues appropriately.
• Experience overseeing political coverage.
• Familiarity with congressional, federal government or public affairs events.
• Background in managing grant‑funded or donor‑funded projects, including external reporting requirements.
• Experience collaborating with local media partners, affiliates or syndication partners.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.