DescriptionKTVO in Kirksville, Mo./Ottumwa, Iowa, is seeking an aggressive, energetic and creative Assistant News Director! We are looking for an experienced journalist who knows how to make contacts, generate story ideas and react decisively to breaking news.
You will work closely with the other Producers, Reporters, Anchors and Assignment Editor on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate will also work with the News Director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. The Assistant News Director will work individually with members of the news team to set personal goals and evaluate their performance on a regular basis. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee newscasts, script reviews of Producers and Reporters for assigned newscasts
- Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Work Closely with News Director to carry out news philosophy and direction
- Help News Director focus on alerting, protecting and empowering our viewers
- Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance
- Handle scheduling of news staff
- Oversee Special projects
- Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
- Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred
- Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
- Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
- Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
- Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
- Experience with iNews and Xpression a plus
- Experience as a News Manager preferred
- Candidates must have strong logistical skills and join in strategic planning
- The ideal candidate will oversee production of newscasts and special programming for all of our broadcast stations
- The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts
- You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.