Director, News
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Utica, NY
•$45,000 - $55,000
About The Position
WXFV/WUTR-TV in Utica, New York is hiring a full-time News Director to oversee the station’s News operation. The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, and sports programming production. The role manages the News Department, develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website, and works with senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- At least five years of experience in news programming production, including at least two years in a leadership role; the stated experience may vary depending on market size.
- Experience guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them improve their knowledge or skills.
- Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to listen effectively to understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the News Department.
- Plan and manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
- Make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.
- Develop news coverage strategy for the station and its website.
- Critique newscasts daily to improve coverage, correct errors, and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
- Assign projects to staff and verify that deadlines are met.
- Ensure achievement of viewer rating goals.
- Determine programming and evaluate equipment needs to produce quality programming.
- Respond to coverage questions.
- Work with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
