Assistant News Director - Wcax

Gray MediaSouth Burlington, VT
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
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