Assistant News Director

Nexstar Media Group•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

WFRV-TV is seeking an experienced, dynamic Assistant News Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of its newsroom. This leadership role is for an accomplished journalist passionate about news, storytelling, innovation, and developing people. The Assistant News Director helps drive daily content, guide coverage decisions, and champion breaking news coverage across television and digital platforms. The role works closely with reporters to develop stories and with producers to create distinctive, engaging newscasts that serve the audience. It is also responsible for producing local programs, including holiday parades, July 4 fireworks, and Nexstar-assigned specials. The Assistant News Director partners closely with the News Director and helps mentor, coach, and provide daily feedback to newsroom staff. Success requires managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom, maintaining a digital-first, 24/7 mindset, and embracing new technology and innovative ways to reach the audience.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of broadcast newsroom management experience.
Strong producing background and demonstrated understanding of newscast execution.
Excellent news judgment and editorial decision-making skills.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a large staff.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Strategic approach to building content and developing innovative storytelling.
Strong understanding of digital and social news operations.
Passion for journalism, storytelling, and serving the community.
Willingness to embrace emerging technology and new approaches to news delivery.
Flexibility to work varied schedules and be available for breaking news and coverage needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Help lead the day-to-day operations of the newsroom.
Work with the News Director to establish daily coverage priorities and long-term content strategies.
Drive breaking news coverage across on-air, digital, and social platforms.
Guide reporters and producers in developing strong, compelling stories.
Work with producers to create distinctive and engaging newscasts.
Produce local programs, including holiday parades, July 4 fireworks, and Nexstar-assigned specials.
Coach, mentor, and provide constructive daily feedback to newsroom staff.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and creative newsroom culture.
Monitor developing news and make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
Use a digital-first approach to news coverage and audience engagement.
Identify opportunities to use technology and new storytelling tools to enhance coverage.
Help lead and develop a large newsroom staff.
Adjust schedules and priorities as news demands change.
Participate in newsroom management and leadership responsibilities as assigned.