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News Director
The E.W. Scripps Company
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Description
Are you a talented and innovative news leader ready to take a growing station to the next level in a fast expanding news market? If so, we are searching for a bold and fearless News Director at KTNV, The Scripps ABC station in sunny, warm and exciting Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is a rapidly growing region that already boasts one of the largest entertainment districts in the country. Is now home to a history making NHL hockey team as the Knights made the Stanley Cup finals in their first year of play. And, is now in the process of constructing a brand new NFL football stadium as the Oakland Raiders prepare their move to the area to start play in 2019.
The right candidate will be someone who can foster a positive, innovative and aggressive newsroom and totally win the "Big Story" of the day. We are looking for a candidate who can effectively plan special projects for sweeps and coordinate breaking news and large event coverage. We need a teacher, mentor, and patient instructor for an up and coming staff of Producers and Multi-Media Journalists.
You must be a digital powerhouse, leveraging the web, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and other social platforms to make sure that local audiences are seeing, talking about and sharing stories generated by our newsroom. You must be a risk taker and someone ready to adapt, change and think out of the box. If this sounds like you, we would like for you to apply.
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
• At least 5-years of News Management experience.
• Broadcast Journalism Degree preferred.
• 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."