Assistant News Director
About The Position
Cincinnati Public Radio is seeking an Assistant News Director who will serve as the afternoon lead in the news department. The Assistant News Director will work closely with the VP of News to develop and carry out news strategy and planning. Will also work closely with VP of Digital strategy and audience growth and will use these tools in daily digital editing. Will serve as back up News Director in News Director’s absence. As Assistant News Director, you will play a central role in shaping Cincinnati Public Radio’s daily news coverage across broadcast digital platforms. This is a hands-on position responsible for guiding editorial decisions, making assignments, supporting reporters, and ensuring content meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and impact.
Requirements
- Experience as a reporter or editor
- Management experience a bonus
- Knowledge of SEO, digital media, social media, and other similar tools for digital-first writing
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and an interest in working collaboratively to support staff and other departments through the organization
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse and creative team
- Understanding of Cincinnati Public Radio’s programming and belief in Cincinnati Public Radio’s mission and vision
- A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license, to occasionally travel to and visit sources for news stories
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a newsroom
- Experience in broadcast media
- Experience in public media
- Experience with Google Analytics or other similar tools
- Experience with managing people
Responsibilities
- Edit and coordination of assignments from reporters especially in the afternoon, with occasional evening and weekend editing, as needed
- Provide support and guidance for reporters, and assist with onboarding new hires
- Create and maintain style guides
- Serve as news director in their absence
- Original reporting, as time allows
- Handle WVXU submissions for awards
- On call during breaking news events
- Update the WVXU website throughout the day, also, edit reporters' stories for the web or assign others to do so.
- Collaborate with newsroom staff to adapt stories for web using best practices
- Training and assisting newsroom staff on best practices, as needed
- Work with newsroom staff to adapt and create original content for the web
- Prepare The Daily View newsletter for weekday distribution
- Take on other projects and duties as assigned
Benefits
- 403(b) plan with employer matching after one year of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with approximately 75% of the premiums paid by us
- Group life & Long-Term Disability Insurance policies 100% paid by us
- 15 days of Paid Time Off per year
- 8 days of Sick Time Off per year
- 11 days of Holiday pay per year
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
