Assistant News Director

The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence.

* Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News Department (other than Production.)
* Assists with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
* Consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
* Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website.
* Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
* Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
* Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.
* Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.
* Responds to coverage questions.
* Serves as the News Director in his/her absence.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

 Requirements & Skills:

* Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
* Fluency in English.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Minimum two years’ experience in news programming production, with some leadership experience preferred. (Depending on market size.)
* Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
* 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 effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

You must apply online to be considered for this position.  Please go to: www.nexstar.tv to access all career opportunities for WOWK-TV and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

WOWK-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

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