Assistant News Director

Fox • Dallas, TX

275d • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Come join Dallas Fort Worth's top source for local news and be the first Assistant News Director to lead the KDFW news team in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility coming in 2026. KDFW Fox 4 is seeking a digitally focused, dynamic, high-performing, results-driven Assistant News Director to build on our long-term success and lead our team into the future. KDFW airs 78.5 hours of local news and programming each week, more than double the news of any other station in Dallas Fort Worth. We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced News leader with exceptional news judgment to serve as the second-in-command in our digital first newsroom. In collaboration with the VP News Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily news and content operations across all platforms. The ideal candidate will be expected to develop new, original content for digital, streaming and linear platforms. They must bring a creative approach to the job with a successful track record of developing new ideas and seeing those ideas to fruition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of five years' experience in news management with noted leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel and privacy laws.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts and shows.
• Excellent supervisory, people and management skills.
• Experience with computers, engineering, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, personnel issues, and planning.
• Background in journalism and TV news.
• Ability to use newsroom computer systems, including iNews.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large editorial team and ensure seamless execution of news coverage.
• Collaborate with the managing editor, executive producers, reporters, and digital staff.
• Contribute to the resolution of staffing and equipment issues.
• Manage newsroom expenses, subpoenas, licensing, and vendor contracts.
• Spearhead overall newsroom operations in the absence of the VP News Director.
• Coach executive producers and managers through conflict resolution and communication issues.
• Analyze digital data and trends to inform and optimize the station's online strategy.
• Build engaging newscasts and social media promotional campaigns.
• Train staff on new technology, workflows, and distribution tools.
• Build relationships with community groups and plan station initiatives.
• Conceptualize, research, staff, and launch new original programming.
• Manage staffing, editorial, logistical, and strategic organization of breaking and major news events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans
• Competitive vacation plan
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree