*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
**** ( *** ), **** ( *** ), EVFX (CW), and EDTV (MeTV) combine to provide local news and weather to all of North Central West Virginia. *** and *** combine to carry a predominant number of games for the local favorite Pittsburgh Steelers and *** ’s Big 12 affiliation brings us our treasured WVU football games. We are the largest TV source for local news and entertainment for our local 12 county area. Celebrating decades of ser *** and as a local news leader, **** features a recently upgraded news studio and a news team dedicated to local news. We pride ourselves on breaking news and weather alerts, and digging deep into the issues affecting our communities. We’re dedicated to informing the public, utilizing television, social *** and the area’s only live-streaming newscast. ****/**** is located in beautiful north central West Virginia, about 90 minutes south of Pittsburgh, and 30 minutes south of Morgantown. West Virginia in general is comprised of several small cities and very rural in nature making it a great small town family atmosphere.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is looking for a News Director to lead our news team. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. The candidate will lead development of content for **** and a powerful group of social platforms. The qualified candidate should possess the skills to successfully lead and teach a diverse staff of journalists who seek to raise the bar of integrity and quality of the products. The News Director is a Department Head position, and reports directly to the General Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Supervising and coordinating news staff and all efforts leading to quality, relevant content
- Make sure content is delivered to the region across multiple platforms with trusted accuracy and timeliness
- Set and disseminate standards and expectations for news and operations employees
- Work in conjunction with other department managers to accomplish overall station mission and goals
- Review daily newscasts for ensure quality control and well-balanced newscasts
- Oversee the planning for news coverage
- Prepare and control news budget for operating and capital expenditures
- Create and implement strategic plans for audience growth
- Build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community
- Approve all newsroom and operations personnel decisions
- Responsible for building, training and empowering an effective newsroom management team and staff
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Possess a deep understanding of news as it relates to the ever-changing digital landscape
- A proven record of success in leadership, production and distribution of local news, and development of talent
- Strong leadership skills and excellent news judgment
- A successful track record utilizing multi- *** digital assets maximizing how news is covered and distributed
- A passion for production and storytelling, combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
Qualified, interested applicants may go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references. Please be sure to include a link to your professional reel.
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro employee portal)
****-TV/ *** Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.
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