Job Details
WZTV/WUXP/WNAB is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce impact stories with a distinctive focus on accountability reporting.
*Responsibilities include:*
* Managing the station s news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 50+ hours of local news weekly
* Responsible for initiating and managing growing content delivery on multiple platforms
* Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction
* Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
* Recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news department personnel
* Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach said goals
*Requirements and Qualifications:*
* Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
* Will bring strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures
* Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
* Journalism degree and a minimum of five years experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required
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