Assistant News Director

WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant News Director! We are looking for an energetic Assistant News Director with proven leadership for our news team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and online content. You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.

Responsibilities include:

• Aggressively leading breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Work closely with News Director to carry out news philosophy
• Coaching Reporters to ensure that story pitches are in line with newsroom philosophy
• Is a lead advocate for digital and social content by working closely with the Content Center Manager to identify content that will be of high interest to our digital audience
• Identifies ways to follow up on big stories and stories that are of high interest to our digital and broadcast audience
• Oversee newscasts, script reviews of Producers and Reporters for assigned newscasts
• Guides Executive Producers on coaching Producers in newscast showcasing.
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy
• Takes the lead on identifying and executing special coverage of big events.
• Manages talent (Anchors, Meteorologists, Reporters) schedules, including time off requests
• Manages performance reviews of assigned employees
• Takes part in weekend on-call rotation for managers
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
• Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style
• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
• Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Experience with iNews, AVID and Xpression a plus
• 4 years' experience as a news manager preferred

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