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News Director
The E.W. Scripps Company
Boise, ID, United States
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Description
KIVI, the Scripps ABC station in Boise, Idaho is looking for an experienced, aggressive, News Directorto lead a skilled team of journalists in producing content 24/7 on-air, digital web, mobile and social media channels.. We have the experienced, locally-connected staff and the resources to win on all platforms.
Ideally, we're looking for an engaged innovative leader to level up our day to day coverage in hands on work with our producers and reporters. This position will focus on our day to day news coverage and help us win the "big story" on-air and on-line with all of our digital platforms.
Key activities
• Responsible for developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth while effectively managing news content delivered on multiple platforms.
• Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.
• Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy.
• Analyze and respond to trends affecting the industry and DMA.
• Approve all newsroom personnel decisions.
• Develop and control annual budget to comply with station guidelines.
• Build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community.
• Monitor all on-air and online product for compliance to Federal, State and local laws as well as First & Fourteenth Amendments.
• Work closely with other members of station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
• Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology.
• Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience/Certifications
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings both inside and outside the organization.
• Proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs an expanding collection of local and national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Midroll Media; and fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff. Scripps produces original programming including "Pickler & Ben," runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
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