Assistant News Director

The role

The Assistant News Director leads day-to-day decision making on broadcast coverage and works with the digital team. This person coaches journalists and oversees the production of newscasts and special programming.

What you will do

• Work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, and photographers on original storytelling and daily news coverage
• Oversee production of newscasts and special programming
• Make split-second decisions to lead the news team during breaking news and severe weather events
• Work with executive producers to ensure a multi-platform content approach
• Strategize with executive team on goals for people, content, and audience
• Build relationships with news sources and community stakeholders
• Execute administrative duties such as managing direct reports, creating schedules, and training new employees
• Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for entire editorial team
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies and adjust processes and procedures

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field
• News leadership experience
• 3-5 years of content experience, including generation of original content
• Solid journalistic and content judgement
• Excellent people management skills
• Strong communication and conflict management skills
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Current driver's license
• Ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 100% match on first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. provides local news and services with 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets. WHAS11 is TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Louisville, KY.