**** *** 13 / **** *** 23, in Portland, Maine, is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social *** content. We hire talented people who wish to excel in the television and digital content industry. Our team is filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a focus on digital content.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the stations' news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 30+ hours of local news weekly
- Responsible for initiating and managing content delivery on multiple platforms
- Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction
- Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
- Recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news department personnel
- Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach said goals
- Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
- Will bring strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures
- Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
- Journalism degree and a minimum of five years' experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required
- Strong leadership skills are required
- Experience with unions preferred
Job Location Portland, Maine, United States Company Location HR.****.Portland ME.Portland.ME Position Type Full-Time/Regular
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