About *** Television:
*** 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 ****:
*** Atlanta is a premier Spanish-language television station providing award-winning local news and programming. *** Atlanta is available to the Atlanta DMA on a million watts full power over-the-air signal on channel 47.1. *** Atlanta has received 61 Emmy® Awards since 2012, including the top honor of Station Excellence in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 and News Excellence in 2017, 2018 and 2019. *** Atlanta was nominated for Best Newscast and News Excellence in 2020. *** Atlanta is the first Spanish-language television station to receive the coveted Overall Station Excellence recognition in Georgia. *** Atlanta produces essential daily local news, which can also be accessed over our website www. *** atlanta.com and mobile application.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is seeking a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for ****. The successful candidate will bring an established record of recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse newsroom. The News Director works closely with the General Manager and must have the ability to implement and execute a strategic plan. The best candidate will have a track record of results and the desire to win the right way informing, educating and empowering the Latino community in Georgia.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for ****
- The successful candidate will bring an established record of recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse newsroom
- Work with the News Management team including the Executive Producers, and Digital Content Manager to initiate and manage well branded content
- Make editorial decisions on content
- Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are carried out by all staff members
- Oversee, with the help of News Management, all Anchors/Reporters, MMJ's, Producers, as well as Assignment Editors/Digital Content Producers on story enterprise, development and generate strong branded content
- Execute Breaking News and Severe Weather coverage plans
- Plan and execute ''Big Story'' coverage
- Hold all staff members accountable daily
- Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees
- Participate in editorial and planning meetings
- Monitor newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Protect and defend journalistic integrity of the news product
- Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms
- Execute news strategies developed by news and station management
- Work well with all station departments/managers
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proficient in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
- At least four years of previous experience in newsroom leadership is required, as well as strong communication and organizational skills
- Creativity and passion for news, leadership in teaching and coaching team members
- Ability to multi-task in high stress situations
- Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms
- Strong management, communication and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community
- Proven leadership ability
- Exceptional organizational skills
- You will be called upon to provide strategic direction for daily news coverage, as well as work closely with the General Manager on long range planning, station initiatives and be able to demonstrate a history of cross functional collaboration
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
Interested applicants can, go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references
(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, and 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.
As a condition of employment, *** Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
*** 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 ****:
*** Atlanta is a premier Spanish-language television station providing award-winning local news and programming. *** Atlanta is available to the Atlanta DMA on a million watts full power over-the-air signal on channel 47.1. *** Atlanta has received 61 Emmy® Awards since 2012, including the top honor of Station Excellence in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 and News Excellence in 2017, 2018 and 2019. *** Atlanta was nominated for Best Newscast and News Excellence in 2020. *** Atlanta is the first Spanish-language television station to receive the coveted Overall Station Excellence recognition in Georgia. *** Atlanta produces essential daily local news, which can also be accessed over our website www. *** atlanta.com and mobile application.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is seeking a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for ****. The successful candidate will bring an established record of recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse newsroom. The News Director works closely with the General Manager and must have the ability to implement and execute a strategic plan. The best candidate will have a track record of results and the desire to win the right way informing, educating and empowering the Latino community in Georgia.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for ****
- The successful candidate will bring an established record of recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse newsroom
- Work with the News Management team including the Executive Producers, and Digital Content Manager to initiate and manage well branded content
- Make editorial decisions on content
- Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are carried out by all staff members
- Oversee, with the help of News Management, all Anchors/Reporters, MMJ's, Producers, as well as Assignment Editors/Digital Content Producers on story enterprise, development and generate strong branded content
- Execute Breaking News and Severe Weather coverage plans
- Plan and execute ''Big Story'' coverage
- Hold all staff members accountable daily
- Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees
- Participate in editorial and planning meetings
- Monitor newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Protect and defend journalistic integrity of the news product
- Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms
- Execute news strategies developed by news and station management
- Work well with all station departments/managers
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proficient in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
- At least four years of previous experience in newsroom leadership is required, as well as strong communication and organizational skills
- Creativity and passion for news, leadership in teaching and coaching team members
- Ability to multi-task in high stress situations
- Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms
- Strong management, communication and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community
- Proven leadership ability
- Exceptional organizational skills
- You will be called upon to provide strategic direction for daily news coverage, as well as work closely with the General Manager on long range planning, station initiatives and be able to demonstrate a history of cross functional collaboration
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
Interested applicants can, go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references
(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, and 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.
As a condition of employment, *** Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
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