Assistant News Director - Wcax

Gray Media•South Burlington, VT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

WCAX, Vermont's leading news station, is looking for an aggressive, results-driven news leader to serve as our Assistant News Director. This is a role for someone committed to winning and building a newsroom culture defined by urgency and excellence. The successful candidate is someone with great editorial judgment, the ability to manage day-to-day newsroom operations, coach reporters, and help develop emerging digital strategies. If your goal is to be a news director of the future, WCAX is a great place for you!

Requirements

Editorial Leadership: Excellent news judgment, strong writing and storytelling ability, firm grasp of newsroom principles and journalism ethics, and ability to teach best practices to staff.
Commitment to Urgency: Ability to direct breaking news coverage on all platforms and champion the First Alert weather strategy.
Digital Competency: Solid understanding of current platforms, distribution of content, and commitment to a digital-first strategy.
People Skills: Ability to guide, support, and inspire producers, anchors, and reporters.
Motivational Skills: The capability to motivate the team while holding those you lead accountable.
Content Production Knowledge: Understanding of basic rundown systems (ENPS), digital CMS, live production basics, field workflows, and modern video formats.
Superb Communication Skills: Ability to deliver clear decisions and directions in a high-stress environment.
Management Experience: 3+ years newsroom leadership (EP/Managing Editor/Asst ND)
Record of Success: Proven skills to direct breaking-news coverage on all platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience: 2 years of experience as an EP or senior producer, preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise reporters, anchors, photographers, and producers.
Plan and direct daily news coverage across all shows and social media platforms.
Review scripts and rundowns
Maintain newsroom standards and accountability.
Work with the digital content manager to distribute news fast on all platforms.
Work with the assignment manager to develop story ideas, plan for future news events, and anticipate coverage needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO