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Experience Experience
New York, NY
Assistant News Director
New York, NY
Hodkiewicz-O'Keefe
New York, NY
Assistant News Director
  • Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content
  • Creates and coordinates editorial projects across corporate lines. Assists in developing overall editorial and promotional strategy to increase ratings
  • Assisting in the management of the stations' news operations, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 30+ hours of local news weekly
  • Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy, and direction
  • Manage and motivate news personnel, participate in hiring decisions and oversee the evaluation and performance appraisal process within the news department
  • Work with News Director to establish goals and direct the staff that produces 40 hours of local news weekly
  • Incubates new ideas and innovation, develops fresh concepts, and executes difference-making ideas
Philadelphia, PA
News Director
Philadelphia, PA
Bruen, D'Amore and Cremin
Philadelphia, PA
News Director
  • Work with local management in the effective use of resources and synergies in managing operations to develop standards and processes for optimal performance
  • Development of and regular updates to metrics related to the work of the news team in collaboration with the Strategic Relations research manager
  • Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction
  • Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach said goals
  • Manage staff and guide professional development to ensure a mindset of perpetual improvement and strategic risk-taking
  • Develop and maintain a working relationship with the research director to analyze performance and identify trends
  • Works closely with General Manager and Department Managers to ensure stations objectives are being met
present
Phoenix, AZ
News Director Spectrum News Austin
Phoenix, AZ
Nader-Borer
present
Phoenix, AZ
News Director Spectrum News Austin
present
  • Hires, develops, coaches and evaluates performance of News Department staff
  • Provides liaison to Spectrum Reach advertising sales leadership and team in market
  • Works closely with the digital content team to cross-promote unique coverage for both linear channels and digital platform that will drive viewership
  • Maintains and executes Spectrum News internal policies and standards for news gathering
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Is a leader who cares, coaches, inspires, communicates and works to build a cohesive team
  • Adept at embracing new technology
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Skills Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to turn research into actionable results, and to creatively evolve the news presentation, particularly as new technologies emerge
  • Possess strong news judgment and have strong interpersonal skills
  • Have great positive energy, creativity, and multi-tasking ability
  • Technical skills include the ability to quickly master audio equipment used for editing and broadcasting
  • The right candidate will have an excellent broadcast news delivery, masterful news writing skills and impeccable editorial judgment
  • Computer proficiency and ability to use Windows-based systems and programs
  • Possess the ability to lead a strong digital news initiative
  • Provide leadership and be knowledgeable in state and local news, investigative journalism, public service, and government issues
  • Experience and knowledge of Burli Software, or similar newsroom system
  • Champion change management efforts that include strong communication of the company’s strategic initiatives, purpose, vision, culture and plan
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervise newsroom personnel and editorial content. Announce the stories that will be part of each rundown and what angle to take with each one. Address how to market the stories giving specific language to the producers (both newscast & promotions) about the best way to promote stories
  • Assign stories to reporters and assign managers to reporters and newscasts. Provide follow up with reporters, reiterating the specific details of their stories - who must interviewed, video that must be shot, possible live locations, etc. Throughout the day, stay in constant contact with reporters to ensure they are staying on task and focused
  • Provide regular supervision to Producers and Executive Producers making editorial decisions and exhibit leadership by keeping Producers disciplined on the fundamentals of producing newscasts. Keep Producers focused on the basics such as changes to rundown order, script content and segment leads
  • Establish and maintain a professional, trained and motivated staff though effective implementation of NBC’s performance management process. Work with VP of News to ensure training and coaching is provided for Producers. Facilitate the orientation of new employees
  • 5 years’ experience as a news manager supervising producers and other news personnel
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage a staff effectively while under extreme pressure and the ability to react quickly to breaking news situations
  • Skilled in utilizing internal and external resources to accomplish goals
  • Experience reviewing reporters’ scripts
  • Has the ability to conduct performance appraisals
  • Skilled in delivering feedback in order to develop team
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage day-to-day coverage, major events, sweeps and breaking news on-air
  • Implements strategies to increase ratings and performance in key target areas across multiple platforms
  • Oversee news promotional strategy, script writing and identifies future promotional opportunities
  • Must be present at all editorial meetings and conduct post-mortems for daily newscasts and insure follow through
  • Responsible for news staff development and training in coordination with other news managers and their work groups
  • Approve all staff schedules as developed by individual managers
  • Develop and manage ongoing staff recruitment in all news areas
  • Involved with aspects of news content for station’s web site and other new media outlets
  • Ensures the daily goals and missions are executed
  • Evaluates workflow efficiencies ensuring editorial resources and expectations are clearly defined and met
  • Implements and has working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting newsroom operations
  • Enforces newsroom’s policies and procedures, including deadlines and style
  • Back-up for VP of Content
  • 5+ years experience as a news manager in related field including managerial experience of a mid-size team (5-15) of professional individuals
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in Spanish market broadcast television
  • A degree in journalism or a closely related field is required
  • Proven ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and have the ability to train, coach, and motivate staff members in a positive way to advance their skills and bring out the very best in each of them
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills
  • Experience preparing departmental budgets, developing strategic plans and presenting in front of large audiences
  • High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multi-media platforms
  • Knowledgeable about FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting in multi-media platforms and employment and labor regulations
  • Possess strong writing, producing, creative, management and leadership skills
  • Must be creative, innovative, have an extremely hands on managing style, and be able to create and execute a winning strategy across multiple platforms
  • Must be a fierce competitor who plays to win
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee day-to-day coverage, big story, breaking news and sweeps planning with an eye towards promotion, marketing and demographic development
  • Providing for complete, timely and accurate coverage and reporting of national, regional, and local news
  • Prepare a balanced and ethical presentation of the news in accordance with CBS policies and instructions, industry codes and FCC rules
  • Recommend formats and format improvements for the presentation of news programs
  • Provide for coverage and reporting of special features
  • Responsible for scheduling, and meeting newsroom operational goals
  • Manage and motivate news personnel, participate in hiring decisions and oversee the evaluation and performance appraisal process within the news department
  • Work with reporters on story telling & story production
  • Approve all newscast scripts including reporter packages
  • Assit in the hiring of producers, writers, and assignment editors
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work closely with the news team to produce high quality, relevant, local content that differentiates the station from competitors to grow audience.Foster an environment of creativity, innovation, teamwork and high ethical standards
  • Must have a passion for creative storytelling and owning breaking news on all of First Coast News multimedia platforms
  • Must be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, collaborator, community- minded, with hands on journalism experience and deep understanding of the digital world
  • Demonstrated successful innovative leadership, communication, combined with staff and product development skills
  • Five years management experience in broadcast news or related field
  • Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure local newscasts are well conceived and provide multi-platform, high quality coverage, accuracy, and integrity to improve competitive position in the market
  • Develop strategy for continued growth for news and information on the Web and mobile applications
  • In addition to direct oversight of News and Content, this individual will work closely with Sales, Creative Services, Programming and other Content departments to further multi-platform opportunities in multiple stations and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Manages and develops news and content personnel. Makes hiring decisions and negotiates contracts. Establishes performance goals and guidelines. Oversees the evaluation and performance appraisal process across the content organization. Coaches and develops staff to work and grow in a multiplatform environment. Drives culture of creativity, excellence and performance. Enthusiastically promotes management initiatives
  • Work with local and station group management in the effective use of resources and synergies in managing operations and to develop standards and processes for optimal performance
  • Oversees and manages the quality of all newsgathering, production, news programming and presentation
  • Implement strategic mission and tactical operation of newsroom while ensuring the highest levels of journalistic, ethical, TV production and promotion standards are maintained
  • Will report to the KTLM station General Manager
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following areas: as a News Director, Assistant News Director or similar leadership role at a broadcast station in a small to medium market
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in content creation for news and information website
  • Ability to think “out of the box” and outside of traditional journalistic and News norms regarding use of technology, revenue generation, customer integration and multi-platform approaches for Local Media
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategically lead and manage News Department including cross utilization of all digital platforms
  • Oversee all news content for on-air, web site, social media, mobile, apps and special long form programming and prime time specials
  • Work closely with the news team to produce high quality, relevant, interesting, poignant and engaging local content that differentiates the station from competitors to grow audience
  • Foster an environment of creativity, innovation, teamwork and high ethical standards
  • Must have a passion for creative storytelling and owning breaking news on all of News Channel multimedia platforms
  • A deep understanding of audience research is required
  • Must understand professional and major college sports and sports news coverage
  • Understanding of social media and digital platforms throughout the enterprise
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategically lead and manage WXIA-TV/WATL-TV newsrooms
  • Clearly and consistently communicate an aggressive, focused vision for our product
  • Build and grow an energetic, skill-rich, focused and innovative team
  • Develop relationships with third parties to plan and implement successful content sharing partnerships
  • Develop and plan projects and special events
  • Plan, prioritize and maximize the available financial resources
  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism
  • Previous news management experience
  • Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication, and staff development skills
  • Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and interesting content
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity are a must
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News Director / Jacksonville Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategically lead and manage News Department
  • Oversee all news content for on-air, web site, social media, mobile, and apps
  • Work closely with the news team to produce high quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors as a way to grow audience. Foster an environment of creativity, innovation, teamwork and high ethical standards
  • Must have a passion for creative storytelling and owning breaking news on all of our multimedia platforms
  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism preferred with a proven track record of news management experience
  • Exceptional organizational skills suited for a fast paced environment
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News Director, Cincinnati Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversees content strategy, aggressively using data and leveraging audience analysts to make sure content decisions focus on the needs of target audiences
  • Directs content strategists and the content creation team in ensuring a steady flow of quality content to provide the right elements on the right platforms at the right time
  • Collaborates with the customer experience director and production team to ensure the right mix of content to maximize user experiences each day
  • Leads First Amendment and investigative initiatives, guiding and editing high-level work
  • Monitors real-time metrics to develop a clear picture of audience needs
  • Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions
  • Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Communications, Journalism or related field or equivalent in experience with more than five years of media management experience
  • Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement; ability to edit and lead top-notch watchdog journalism
  • Ability to interpret audience data; proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy
  • Lead understanding of social media and digital platforms throughout the enterprise
  • Strong communication and collaboration experience; works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee day-to-day content of all newscasts
  • Help oversee content on other platforms
  • Primary supervision over Reporters, Executive Producers and Producers
  • Plan and execute sweeps and major news event coverage
  • Oversee and supervise weekend newscasts
  • Oversee scheduling of newsroom employees
  • Other administrative and supervisory duties as assigned by News Director
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
  • 5 yrs. experience in television news management
  • Thorough understanding of television news operations & other media platforms (digital/social media, etc.)
  • Proven leadership skills, motivating & managing a large news staff/supervisors
  • Understand the importance of promoting & branding a newscast
  • Excellent verbal, written, & organizational skills w/ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to make quick & sound news decisions for on-air delivery
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting process
  • Responsible for the content of all TV news programs & activities to attract audience majority/ratings
  • Plan short/long term news coverage goals, projects, and department budgets
  • Monitors newscast for accurate content to ensure branding vision is on track
  • Attract, motivates, & retains news staff
  • Stay abreast of competition, trends, media platforms, news gathering equipment, and techniques
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News Director & Coordinating Producer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 15-years of relevant television production experience including significant time spent both supervising and line producing live studio based sportsor news programs
  • Specific experience working in a senior editorial capacity for a news or sports news organization
  • Strong editorial judgment & journalistic skills as well as the ability to act and make decisions in a high pressure live environment
  • Extensive knowledge and interest in sports and sports television
  • Experience overseeing show post-production and delivery
  • Experience managing production budgets & production staff
  • Must be organized, able to multi-task and prioritize objectives
  • Night and Weekend work is required
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required
  • Must possess management experience and strong communication skills
  • Must possess strong leadership skills
  • Experience in a similar position within a broadcast environment required
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Assistant News Director Twc News Austin Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides leadership for the editorial direction of programming for TWC News Austin/San Antonio, including daily news coverage, long-range planning for major news events and production initiatives from Austin's news gathering production hub covering all of Central and South Central Texas
  • Enforces strict journalistic, ethical and legal standards
  • Works with technical departments to facilitate use of newsroom systems and to coordinate work flow between technical and news staffs
  • Works with Creative Services Department to promote and market TWC News and coordinates special programming with the Traffic and Sales departments
  • Approves time cards, vacation requests and expenses for News Dept. as needed
  • Four year college degree required; Journalism degree preferred
  • At least 8 years newsroom experience required, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing daily news content meetings; developing our news coverage for the day
  • Supervise staff of producers and associate producers and directly manage three Executive Producers
  • Oversee our weather department; our use of WSI technology and our on-air presentation
  • Work with the News Director in rating period pieces and special project planning
  • Oversee the production of several half hour specials which will run throughout the year
  • Assist with recruiting of newsroom talent
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VP News Director, Kabc Tv Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee all news gathering, special news projects and daily news broadcasts
  • Oversee the exhibition and/or distribution of news content on all platforms
  • Supervise the identification and recruitment of on-air talent
  • As a key member of the station’s leadership team, help foster strong community relationships with local residents and organizations. Support programs that positively integrate the station with local communities
  • Help manage relationships with employee unions and/or guilds
  • A track record as a News Director, Assistant News Director, or senior level manager at a medium or large DMA local broadcast station or other major news organization
  • Experience with, or deep understanding of, how content is expressed across digital platforms (online, mobile, etc.) including social media
  • Excellent management skills and an ability to create a positive, supportive and encouraging work environment
  • Understanding of marketing and audience development in a multi-platform environment
  • Familiarity with operating an enterprise in a unionized environment
  • Knowledge of the Los Angeles market
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News Director Strategist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain a daily focus on high quality and relevant passion topic coverage – dining, things to do, Arizona travel
  • Acts as the newsroom liaison on special initiatives and collaborates with peers in marketing, advertising and other departments
  • Innovates, experiments and encourages team members to do the same
  • Establish weekly and monthly strategic goals for content coaches, planners and reporters
  • Works across departments on customer-engagement strategies
  • Maintain the department’s editorial planning calendar
  • Identify enterprise, long-form opportunities and other projects to contribute to the IC’s overall coverage goals
  • Provide outstanding customer service helping readers find answers and solutions
  • Works with the newsroom and community relations departments to initiate and execute outreach that improves or helps our communities
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages day-to-day editorial output
  • Manages news desk workflow
  • Supervises category leaders for Music, Life, Style & News
  • Ensures MTV’s editorial voice remains appropriate for our audience
  • Sets a positive, friendly tone and fosters an environment in which creativity thrives
  • Holds category leaders accountable for maintaining and growing categories as well as contributor networks
  • Works closely with research team to suggest and strategize traffic goals
  • Coordinates with social team to create and distribute editorial for MTV’s social accounts
  • Works to ensure maximum organizational efficiency to minimize meeting hours for beat leads and below
  • Responsible for guiding team to meet traffic and business goals
  • Ensures team adheres to MTV’s style guide
  • Ensures team plans ahead for calendar-based editorial and events
  • Leads by example: periodically creates content for the website to demonstrate new ideas and experiences
  • The ideal person is news and pop culture obsessed and has an innate desire to stay inside the mind of our audience
  • Minimum of 10 years media experience preferred, as well as minimum 5 years of experience managing a team of multimedia content creators
  • She/he is the person sits directly at the crossroads of real-time research, social and our editorial – and working to ensure our content reaches, and resonates with the intended audience
  • The News Director is also responsible for ensuring MTV News values for our creations, but also for our overall culture and work environment
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrated ability to turn research into actionable results, and to creatively evolve the news presentation, particularly as new technologies emerge
  • A track record of developing breaking news and investigative strategies
  • Experience in fiscal management, including the ability to reallocate resources as new technologies emerge
  • An aptitude for regular feedback loops that foster daily emphasis on excellence in coverage and maintenance of the highest journalistic standards
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 5 years of on-air broadcast experience, news broadcast experience required
  • Any shift could be required, including morning drive and weekends, along with some holidays
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Email your resume and demo MP3 (or weblink) to KevinMatthews@iHeartMedia.com
  • Produce and anchor on-air news reports
  • Conduct interviews with newsmakers and others to produce for newscasts and special features
  • Deliver live breaking news reports as warranted
  • Write and post stories on the radio station's websites and social media sites, ie. Twitter, Facebook, etc
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee day-to-day coverage, big story, breaking news and late news special stories with an eye toward promotion, marketing and demographic development
  • Providing for complete, timely and accurate coverage and reporting of national, regional and local news
  • Responsible for scheduling and meeting newsroom operational goals
  • Work with reporters on story telling and story production
  • Assist in the hiring of producers, writers and assignment editors
  • Bachelor's or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred
  • 5 years of news management experience in a large market-size television station and 10+ years of overall experience
  • Significant major market senior management experience
  • Able to manage a large staff
  • Experience dealing and working with union personnel
  • Strong editorial skills and judgment
  • Familiarity with NY market
  • Experience with running a special projects team
  • Proven track record integrating broadcast news with social media
  • Experience organizing and spearheading live coverage for large/breaking news events
  • Superior people skills
  • Tireless competitor
  • Excellent sense of humor
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Be able to shine at showcasing our content whether it’s a special project or daily news
  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of newsroom operation with direct responsibility to staff scheduling, special projects and special events
  • Participate in the hiring, training, and performance evaluation
  • Ensures quality news, sports and weather presentation through consistent writing and graphics
  • Oversees pre-planning for news specials and special assignments and works closely with executive producers to ensure aggressive, competitive and compelling newscasts
  • Creates and coordinates editorial projects across corporate lines. Assists in developing overall editorial and promotional strategy to increase ratings
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Assistant News Director Cbs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure that station’s news direction and vision as established by the News Director is strictly adhered to on a daily basis
  • Oversee daily operation of news department by running editorial meetings, assigning reporter stories, story placement, etc
  • Ensure that all cross platform strategies are strictly adhered to on a daily basis
  • Directly oversee the scheduling of reporters and Special Projects and approve other schedules as needed
  • Directly oversee Special Projects Unit
  • Assist in management of a large staff of personnel, to include hiring, firing, and corrective actions
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance; must be extremely flexible in terms of schedule and hours
  • Five years experience as a major market manager.Prior experience as a News Director or Assistant News Director is a top priority, but leadership skills are just as important
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of production, copy editing, live story coverage, journalism ethics, journalism law, news photography, news tape editing, news equipment, and operations required
  • Strong command of all current events, including local news, national news, world news, cultural affairs, and sports
  • Good communication skills and the ability to direct, coach, and manage staff is critical
  • Proven track record of positive interactions with co-workers
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Recruits, hires, supervises News Department including; Assignment Editors, Reporters, Producers, Writers and Anchors
  • Possesses leadership, negotiating, verbal and written communication skills
  • Coordinates breaking news coverage and oversees content on the web and social media
  • A complete and current resume, with no unexplained time gaps
  • Your news philosophy and how you would integrate your ideas into our news and information content
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee all news content
  • Interact daily with Digital Director involving content for web site, social media, mobile, and apps
  • Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and to extend the 10News brand
  • Minimum five years management experience in broadcast news or related field, preferably at the news director level
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Executive Assistant to the News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Act as Executive Assistant to the News Director includes the following
  • Post secondary education in journalism preferred
  • Highly detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Self-motivated team player with the ability to work well under minimal supervision
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Familiarity with inews an asset
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategically lead the News Department across digital, broadcast and cable operations
  • Oversee content in a complex environment including three unions and the most hours of local news in the nation and a significant, market leading digital footprint
  • Collaborate daily with Digital Director on content for web site, social media, mobile, and apps
  • Work closely with the news team to produce high quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors and grows audience
  • Inspire and coach passionate creative storytelling, both written and visual and across television and digital properties
  • Lead the team to own breaking news on all of our platforms
  • Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals
  • Highest ethical standards and integrity are required
  • Must be an innovative strategic thinker, strong communicator, collaborator, community- minded, with hands on journalism experience and deep understanding of winning in the digital world
  • Bachelor’s degree required advanced degree or continuing education a plus
  • Must have a proven record of accomplishment in leadership with significant news experience desired
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee all on-air news content and digital news content
  • Work closely with the news team to produce high quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors as a way to grow audience
  • Collaborate daily with the team on content for web site, social media, mobile, and apps
  • Lead a culture that owns breaking news and weather coverage on all of our multimedia platforms, and inspire and coach superior storytelling
  • Must be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, teacher, collaborator, community-minded, with hands on journalism experience and a driving passion to serve audiences and win in the digital world
  • Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and to extend the 13WMAZ brand
  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism preferred with a proven track record of news leadership experience
  • Minimum five years of experience in broadcast news or related field, preferably at the news management level
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of news department including editorial leadership of content on KOAT, and digital platforms
  • Recruiting and leadership of news staff
  • Execution of contemporary news product on all platforms
  • Budget administration
  • News Department strategic planning in collaboration with Creative Services Director
  • Collaboration with other department heads on strategic station planning/initiatives
  • Strong communication skills
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Prior experience as a news director a plus. Without that, five (5) plus years of broadcast television newsroom management
  • Proven track record of mentoring/coaching a news staff
  • Ability to demonstrate how the candidate has improved news product at another broadcast television station
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works hand-in-hand with our team of reporters, helping them develop stories and enhance their storytelling skills
  • Connects our reporting, assignment desk and producer teams through systems and information tracking
  • Enhances anchor engagement in newscasts through creative showcasing
  • Expands our investigative presence, managing the Target 7 unit’s daily and long-term assignments
  • Leads, motivates, and produces results with a team varying in experience levels and skill sets
  • Mentors employees by nurturing strengths and improving on weaknesses
  • Solves problems before they occur, starts projects before being asked, and delegates to ensure efficiency and opportunity for our team
  • Asks tough questions, demands accurate answers, and exhibits extraordinary poise and ethical decision-making skills under pressure
  • Incubates new ideas and innovation, develops fresh concepts, and executes difference-making ideas
  • Knows how to play big and win weather and breaking news
  • Injects digital-thinking in every content discussion
  • Schedules several of our newscast teams
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles and clear driving record
  • Ability to work long hours, varied shifts, and weekends when necessary
  • News management experience required
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee news content, staff and daily execution
  • Partner with digital/social content manager
  • Lead a culture that owns breaking news and weather coverage on all multi-media platforms
  • Inspire and coach superior storytelling
  • Think and lead strategically, be a strong communicator, teacher, collaborator, community-minded, with a consistent passion to serve audiences and win multi-platform news
  • Interact daily with all news and station managers in a mutual effort to achieve station goals, extending the WFMY News 2 brand
  • Broadcast journalism bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Proven track record of news leadership experience
  • Clear, successful innovation, leadership, communication, and ability to grow people and product
  • Minimum five years of experience in broadcast news or related field, preferably as news manager
  • Leader of commitment to social media and digital platforms
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity
  • Exceptional organizational skills suited for a fast-paced environment
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of news department including editorial leadership of content on KHBS/KHOG TV, its multicast and digital platforms
  • Valid driver’s license for travel between our two facilities
  • Individual must have a passion for news and communication skills to manager a large staff and multiple hours of newscasts
  • Strong communications skills
  • 3+ years of broadcast television newsroom management
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Qualified candidates must have exceptional core journalism skills
  • The ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment and edit and lead top-notch watchdog journalism
  • Must be an effective communicator and have the ability to handle wide-ranging duties
  • Perform well under pressure, be self-directed and motivated
  • Possess strong news judgment and have strong interpersonal skills
  • 5 + years of applicable Experience
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Confers with executives, programming and production staff members regarding budget, station policy, news coverage of special events, and production problems
  • Originates or approves feature ideas and sends ideas to personnel of assignment department for implementation
  • Monitors news development by communication with developed sources, listening to scanners, watching TV, monitoring the Internet and social media, reading the newspaper, etc
  • Assigns appropriate news reporters and/or anchors to cover stories and anchor newscasts
  • Confers with Program Director and approves program content or issues directions for changes or modification
  • Coordinates news staff activities with programming and traffic departments
  • Interviews news sources and covers stories along with special projects
  • Develops and maintains relations with newsmakers and community
  • Ascertains local issues and develops public affairs programming
  • Writes letters and memos
  • Gathers and writes news by verifying details and doing research of news events
  • Interviews news sources in-house or at remote locations for scheduled stories and events
  • Enters information into computer to prepare copy
  • Anchors newscasts
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for assigned newscasts, including evaluating stories, organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast, and overseeing writing, production, and timing of broadcast
  • Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
  • Write, produce and edit material for a newscast that appeals to targeted audiences
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing the stations' news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 20 hours of local news weekly
  • Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction
  • Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Successful candidate will have had at least 5 years experience in broadcast journalism. Previous experience as an Asst. News Director and/or EP required
  • Experience with AVID and iNews a plus
  • Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of news department including editorial leadership of content on WLWT, its multicast channel and digital platforms
  • Personnel management
  • Prior experience as a news director is a plus. Without that, three (3) plus years of broadcast television newsroom management
  • An inspiring leader who will attract the best talent in our industry
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the news team in daily tasks in both Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
  • Ability to find local or regional angle to provincial and national stories
  • Develop community contacts
  • Provide vacation relief
  • The ability to work alone and as part of a regional team
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
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Weekends, National News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Control room director for live news broadcast
  • Direct on air presentation
  • Provide leadership to crew and productions staff
  • Supervise production of graphics, music and visual elements
  • Implement new formats and visual presentation as required
  • Co-ordinate multiple live to air remote feeds
  • Control room director for pre-taped elements
  • Direct special segments as required and breaking news
  • 3 years directing News or Live to Air productions in a major television market
  • Degree/Diploma in Television Production or Broadcast Journalism an asset
  • Experience in on-screen presentation with news graphics
  • Familiarity with broadcast design
  • Proven ability to direct in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Proven ability to make fast, competent production decisions under pressure
  • Proven ability to lead a studio crew in live productions with sudden content changes
  • Excellent spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills
  • Excellent knowledge of production requirements and technical aspects of live television broadcasting
  • Knowledge and interest in national and international news
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the newsroom
  • Execute our Local.Live.LateBreaking brand
  • Help direct Special Projects
  • Coordinate Award entries
  • Plan political coverage and debates
  • Schedule talent
  • Bachelor Degree Preferred
  • Three years of management experience in a medium to large market
  • Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Protects the station by ensuring our stories are legally vetted and fair
  • Leads aggressive breaking news and weather coverage
  • Manages targeted special reports and oversees specials
  • Works with reporters to make sure their copy is editorially sound and the stories make sense, are complete, and are compelling. Collaborates with the crew on active live shots that help tell the story
  • Sets the bar in the editorial meeting and follows through with producers and reporters during the day to make sure our vision in the morning meeting is reflected in our newscasts
  • Must have strong production, writing and organizational skills
  • Responsible for reading discrepancy reports every day and following up with the appropriate people in news and other departments to ensure issues are resolved
  • Participates in evaluating reporters and producers in conjunction with the EP’s and News Director
  • Assists in hiring and training
  • Assists in setting and managing the news budget
  • Five years management experience
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage and train Producers and Reporters
  • Oversee Special projects
  • Attend and Lead News content and Station meetings
  • Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred and a minimum of 5 years related experience
  • A successful candidate will have had at least 5 years of experience in broadcast journalism as a producer, or equivalent experience
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Use of graphics, video and writing to tell stories in a clear and easy to understand manner
  • An understanding of how to use elements to tell stories
  • Meet deadlines
  • Teach and critique reporters
  • Effectively vet stories for legal, ethical, brand, style and tone
  • 5 years’ experience producing and/or reporting
  • A 4 year degree in journalism, radio or television or related field preferred
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Practical knowledge of radio operations, production and reporting
  • Practical and proficient working knowledge of KLZ Newsroom, digital and social media platforms
  • Innovative and creative thinker capable of establishing a vision for the day’s newscasts
  • Strong team leader, motivational skills
  • Demonstrated record of success in a broadcast news environment
  • Working in a unionized environment
  • Demonstrated strategic and tactical planning ability on the local, regional and national levels
  • Budgeting and scheduling experience
  • A G Class Licence along with a valid passport and the ability to enter the United
  • Journalism Degree
  • Pop Culture knowledge
  • Working in Medium and large news markets
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WHO News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Writes in a contemporary and conversational news style
  • Is an engaging on-air storyteller that connects with listeners
  • Has the ability to learn and master our newsroom system (RCS)
  • Has strong digital audio skills using Adobe Audition or other audio editing software
  • Has the ability to learn and master our CMS for WHORadio.com
  • Is an expert as using Facebook and Twitter for a great news brand to connect with our listeners
  • At least five years of experience in a multi-person newsroom
  • At least one year of experience as a manger or supervisor
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • This individual will work closely with the VP of News, Sales, Creative Services, Programming and other Content departments to further multi-platform opportunities in multiple stations and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Creates the cohesive standards for all aspects of the on-air presentation of content for all shows, in coordination with the brand
  • Manages and develops news and content personnel. Helps make hiring decisions with VP of News and HR. Establishes performance goals and guidelines. Oversees the evaluation and performance appraisal process across the content organization. Coaches and develops staff to work and grow in a multiplatform environment. Drives culture of creativity, excellence and performance. Enthusiastically promotes management initiatives
  • Will manage the quality of all newsgathering, production, news programming and presentation
  • Oversee day-to-day coverage, big story, breaking news and sweeps planning with consideration of payroll, staffing, field, and news operations to meet established goals and objectives at the highest standard of integrity
  • Will report to the VP of News
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following areas: as an Assistant News Director, or similar leadership role at a broadcast station in a mid to large market
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Excellent people management, leadership and coaching skills
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • As part of senior management team, contribute to long term strategy planning for the television station
  • Plan long term strategy for news department and for ratings retention and growth
  • Provide strategic and tactical direction for day to day news coverage, breaking news, special projects, investigative reporting, special event coverage, and editorial cbsboston.com
  • Lead brand vision, planning and execution for newscasts
  • Lead newsroom management team
  • Recruit, hire on air talent
  • Negotiate personal service and union contracts
  • Nurture employees through constant feedback and coaching
  • Lead production efforts for all live WBZ-TV Specials and Tent Pole events
  • Oversee evaluation and performance appraisal process for employees
  • Develop and maintain newsroom budget and expense management
  • Ensure a balanced and ethical presentation of news in accordance with CBS policies and standards
  • Demonstrated Leadership, Strategic Decision Making, Results-Oriented
  • Market research skills
  • Ability to multi task in a dynamic, content driven, technology intensive environment
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Candidate must possess strong communication skills
  • Works closely with news and production departments creating creative/compelling newscasts
  • Works closely with the News Director to execute the news gathering plan
  • Must provide coaching and guidance to reporters and producers
  • Oversee special projects, special reports and weekly franchise reports
  • Assist in executing social/digital strategy
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Digital Studio News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage and operate a central physical studio in partnership with News, Sales and Marketing and community organizations to develop and produce video content for editorial, native and branded content programs
  • Possess a strong understanding of the digital video landscape, including the latest techniques for growing audience (Gen X and Millennials), distribution strategy and cost effectively shooting quality video
  • Possess strong analytical skills to carry out a metrics-driven approach to content creation. Metrics for engagement and audience growth will be a significant factor in determining success. Metrics will also include revenue goals
  • Provide hands-on support in the newsroom’s day-to-day efforts, whether it’s assisting a video journalist in the field or studio, or helping a producer edit or supporting a livestream event offsite
  • Appear as on-air talent in strategic ways to extend the D&C brand as a credible information provider on all platforms. Includes reporting and writing responsibilities as needed
  • To be an ambassador in the community, representing the company at key citizen and business events
  • Basic journalism skills (reporting, editing and knowledge of AP style) and business savvy
  • Advanced knowledge of video production equipment and software
  • Professional and positive demeanor and collaborative spirit
  • On-camera presence that is polished, credible and authoritative
  • Effective communicator who works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee day-to-day newsgathering, news operations, news programming and on air presentation; including breaking news coverage and sweeps planning while keeping within payroll, staffing budget constraints to meet established goals and objectives
  • Develops local content across all media platforms, creating a cohesive standard for all aspects of the on-air presentation to maximize the brand
  • Provides leadership and drives strategy for News coverage by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence that identifies and connects with viewers
  • Ensures newscasts are well conceived, provide high quality coverage and accuracy to maintain the journalistic integrity of the station. Reviews content for fair and accurate reporting while maintaining balanced reporting and station credibility
  • Maps out multi-platform high quality coverage tactics, and generates assignments that incorporate staff’s strengths while complimenting the station’s goals and enhancing a competitive position in each market
  • Identify existing opportunities (political debates, elite sporting events, etc.) to create presence and market dominance
  • Ability to work under pressure and react well under crisis situations while keeping the news staff focused and committed to performing their duties
  • Participates in the development and management of annual operating budgets and provides input on costs and overtime expenses on a regular basis
  • Interacts with senior management in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals
  • Oversees the evaluation and performance appraisal across the news organization while managing, coaching and developing news personnel to work and grow in a multiplatform environment. Makes hiring decisions and establishes performance goals and guidelines
  • Work closely with Engineering, Creative Services, Research, Sales and other departments to further multiplatform opportunities and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Work with local management in the effective use of resources and synergies in managing operations to develop standards and processes for optimal performance
  • Implement strategic mission and tactical operation of newsroom while ensuring the highest levels of journalistic, ethical, TV production and promotional standards are maintained
  • Consults with the General Manager, to determine potential conflicts-of-interest in certain situations
  • News Director position reports directly to station's President and General Manager
  • 3 to 5 years in the following areas
  • Experience as a News Director, Assistant News Director or similar
  • Experience preparing departmental budgets, developing strategic plans to
  • Multiplatform experience
  • Marketing research skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content driven, technology intensive
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrate creativity and critical thought when it comes to story selection and development, as well as use of resources
  • Engage and lead the news team, ensuring a positive work environment with strong feedback for staff
  • Ensure all legal, ethical, regulatory, editorial, and production standards are exceeded
  • Participate in strategic and forward planning for the news product
  • Work actively and collaboratively with Bell Media Radio Windsor and other Bell Media markets to leverage all news assets and strengthen brands
  • Collaborating with other managers including sales and promotions when appropriate, while protecting journalistic integrity of news operation
  • Serve as primary point person for facilities and operational activities associated with CTV Windsor
  • Promotion of the station within the community, including attendance at local events and responding to viewers
  • Scheduling of staff, budgeting, administrative functions
  • Extensive practical experience as a journalist with a solid grasp of legal and ethical decision making
  • A track record of success for telling stories in a populist, fast-paced style
  • A demonstrated understanding of television news production, and a history of suggesting fresh approaches
  • Strength in engaging staff, encouraging development, and dealing with issues directly but respectfully in a unionized environment
  • Videography, reporting, producing, assignment editing, and web writing experience are all considered key assets
  • Evidence of a forward-looking attitude in the face of an evolving industry, and an understanding of overall industry trends and directions
  • Ability to handle administrative functions including scheduling and budgeting, as well as proficiency with iNews and MS Office
  • Candidates must be prepared to reside in the Windsor area
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • 50% - Dayside newsroom supervision, including reviewing scripts, working with newsroom assets and other departments, daily editorial web oversight
  • 30% - Administrative functions - schedules, time sheets, project coordination
  • 10% - Assist in news strategy planning and breaking news coverage
  • 10% - Monitors competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative newsgathering techniques and equipment
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of news department including editorial leadership of content on its multicast channel and digital platforms
  • Strategic planning in collaboration with other department heads on station initiatives
  • Candidate must have a proven record of leadership and success with at least 3-5 years of managing a local news operation
  • Individual must have a passion for news and communication skills to manage a large staff and multiple hours of daily newscasts
  • 3-5 years of broadcast television newsroom management
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum of two years in leadership roles in a Newsroom with demonstrated success
  • Clear understanding of the First Amendment and the highest regard for upholding those standards
  • Experience in high-level decision-making with complex, impactful or sensitive news content
  • Experience working in industries undergoing substantial change and transformation
  • Demonstrated change leader who collaborates and communicates effectively
  • Personal charisma, comfortable with public speaking and a commitment to staff interaction
  • Understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to adapt strategies that address continually changing market and consumer needs and desires
  • Demonstrated strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate in an environment of accountability
  • Demonstrated track record in recruiting a highly successful leadership team highly desirable
  • Business savvy and financial acumen a definite plus
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Overall direction of daily news coverage by coordinating efforts of producers, reporters, photographers, assignment desk and digital staff
  • Hands-on execution of breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • Oversight of Executive Producers in daily decision-making about newscast presentation
  • Oversight of special events, such as elections, major sports events, Chronicle programs and prolonged large-scale stories
  • Leading our 52 week approach to sweeps
  • Scheduling personnel, coordinating time off as well as time sheet management
  • Coordinating staff development through the management of regular critiques of producers, reporters, photographers, editors and assignment editors and through recruiting
  • Participating in news management annual staff evaluations
  • Constantly evaluating and upgrading newsroom organizational systems and technological tools
  • Preparing awards entries
  • Newsroom management, preferably 3–5 years
  • Executive Producer experience preferred
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the day to day news operations, with an emphasis on showcasing and breaking news
  • Work with News Director to establish goals and direct the staff that produces 50+ hours of local news weekly
  • Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
  • Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach said goals
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establish and maintain a professional, trained and motivated staff though effective implementation of NBC’s performance management process. Work with VP of News to ensure training and coaching is provided. Lead the orientation process for new newsroom hires
  • Manage and direct the production and output of the Investigative Unit, a nationally-recognized reporting team
  • At least 5 years of related work experience including: Direct responsibility for producing a news program and preparing rundowns and managing staff
  • Experience in Investigative Journalism and computer assisted reporting
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Assistant News Director, Kxas Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the daily editorial process with a focus on driving multiplatform coverage across all work groups. Includes general news coverage, major events and breaking news
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the newsroom – make content decisions, actively participate in editorial meetings, provide guidance to EP’s as needed, and ensure the product aligns with the overall news vision and strategy
  • Conduct same-day newscast reviews, giving guidance and feedback to producers and talent
  • Implement research-driven action plans
  • Work with outside consultants to schedule and roll out various initiatives and coaching
  • Recruit and manage on-air talent, in tandem with VP of News
  • Schedule talent with an understanding of viewership and programming demands
  • Participate in performance appraisal process
  • Drive culture of creativity and excellence on all platforms
  • Manage script approval process as delegated to individual managers
  • Ensure daily goals and missions are executed and tracked
  • Evaluate workflow efficiencies ensuring editorial resources and expectations are clearly defined and met
  • Ensure content across all platforms meet NBC News Policy standards
  • Enforce newsroom policies and procedures, including deadlines and style
  • Back-up for VP, News as needed
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a news manager
  • Minimum 3 years of experience and success in coaching, leading and motivating team of employees
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
  • Immersed in news both nationally and in North Texas
  • Previous experience in a market with regular severe weather, specifically tornadoes
  • Inspirational and inclusive leadership skills
  • Experience analyzing and utilizing marketing research
  • Visionary thinking in regards to content
  • Proven ability to develop and convey organizational vision at all levels
  • Excellent coaching skills and solid experience training and motivating staff to bring out the best in each of them
  • Energetic and diligent in launching major campaigns
  • Self-motivated: doesn’t wait for direction or guidance
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Network News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, communications, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 7 years television news experience
  • Minimum 3 years as an News Director, Bureau Chief, News Senior Producer, Assistant News Director or similar leadership role
  • Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with budgets and developing strategic plans to operate within budgets
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in coaching, leading, and motivating a team
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • Ability to work under pressure and react well under crisis situations while keeping the news staff focused and committed to performing their duties to the broadcast
  • Ability to consistently enterprise content
  • Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to lead and develop staff
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and execute department operating and personnel budgets
  • Supervise Executive Producers, Producers, and Managing Editor in carrying out the news policy and goals of WPXI
  • Review previous news programs for critique of production, news content and personnel performance
  • Resolve equipment and staff assignment problems
  • Coordinate News Department needs and problems with other departments
  • Work directly with News Associations in providing regional, national and international network material
  • Seek out contacts with individuals and groups in the community to determine their news needs and interests
  • Meet with individual staff members and their supervisors to evaluate and improve performance and professionalism
  • Directly supervises 20+ employees in the news department
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • This individual will work closely with the News Director, Sales, Creative Services, Programming and other Content departments to further multi-platform opportunities in multiple stations and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Manages and develops news and content personnel. Helps make hiring decisions with the News Director and HR. Establishes performance goals and guidelines. Oversees the evaluation and performance appraisal process across the content organization. Coaches and develops staff to work and grow in a multiplatform environment. Drives culture of creativity, excellence and performance. Enthusiastically promotes management initiatives
  • Will report to the News Director
  • External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume
  • Must be willing to work in Phoenix, Arizona location
  • Must be fluent in English and Spanish
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage day-to-day operations of news department effectively to enterprise strong unique local content
  • Manage reporting staff on daily news gathering
  • Guide staff in journalism best practices and content showcasing
  • Oversee daily breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • Oversee short and long-term planning for content
  • Work with management team using metrics and research to increase audience for both TV newscasts and digital platforms
  • Communicate individual and team goals clearly
  • Manage and review performance, motivate, coach and keep staff focused to ensure excellence
  • Hold staff accountable for content that is balanced, accurate and relevant
  • Manage anchor and reporter schedules
  • Work with News Director on department long-term goals, budgeting, recruiting and hiring
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop a winning strategy for all newscasts and our digital operation
  • Interpreting and executing research to provide the best television news product for the Tulsa market
  • Developing a successful collaborative culture to work with our radio and cable businesses that operate in the DMA
  • Supervise Executive Producers, Producers, and Managing Editor in carrying out the news policy and goals of KOKI
  • Resolve equipment and staff assignment problems timely
  • Coordinate resolution of News Department needs and challenges with other departments, as needed
  • Regularly meet with individual staff members and their supervisors to evaluate and provide feedback to improve performance and professionalism
  • Directly supervises 15 employees in the news department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
  • Responsibilities include growing and developing a diverse staff. This includes identifying and recruiting candidates from a wide variety of sources, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
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Technical News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Candidate must be detailed oriented and able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Candidate will provide creative input and will work closely with the newscast producer
  • Must be able to lead a large production team
  • Director will be responsible for clean technical execution of the overall look of the newscast
  • Will work weekends as a director who both calls and punches the show
  • Will contribute to our digital platforms by adding video, images, and other content as assigned
  • Ability to direct in a fast paced news environment
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of broadcast newsroom operations
  • Computer proficiency including experience with news production and automation software
  • Strong knowledge of journalistic standards
  • Must be able varied schedules including weekends, mornings, evenings, and overnights
  • College Degree in Broadcast Communications, or equivalent, is preferred
  • 2 years’ experience as a director is preferred
  • Experience with a Sony Grass Valley Kalypso
  • Experience with iNews, Chryon Lyric graphics and Bitcentral video playback will be helpful
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with the News Director to oversee the day-to-day operation and editorial content of the newsroom
  • Plan big event coverage
  • Execute the brand, both on air and online
  • Creativity is a must
  • 2 years of newsroom supervisory and/or management experience
  • Strong producing background preferred
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Assistant News Director, Telemundo San Diego Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide leadership and drive strategy for news and content professionals, driving culture of creativity and excellence in a multi-platform environment
  • Execute strategy for continued growth for news and information on the website and mobile applications
  • Work closely with the News Director, Sales, Creative Services, Programming and other content departments to further multi-platform opportunities and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Manage and develop news and content personnel. Help make hiring decisions with the News Director and HR
  • Establish performance goals and guidelines
  • Oversee the evaluation and performance appraisal process across the content organization
  • Coach and develop staff to work and grow in a multiplatform environment
  • Drive culture of creativity, excellence and performance
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News Director Wsmv Resume Examples & Samples

  • 45% Develops informative, competitive, highly rated newscasts that reflect the stations brand. Works with departments across the station to involve all employees in the news gathering process. Attracts, motivates and retains the best talent available in the market. Maintains consistent execution of departmental goals. Provides newsroom leadership, coaching, mentoring, direction and supervision to employees. Monitors newscasts and reviews scripts for accuracy, potential legal issues, content, value and relevancy
  • 15% Monitors newscasts for accurate editorial content while keeping brand vision on track. Assists in branding and market positioning of station to maximize impact in community
  • 15% Collaborates with the general manager, consultants and Creative Services department to develop unique, effective news promotion campaigns that set us apart from the competition
  • 15% Develops news operating budget, closely monitors expenses including overtime and keeps expenses within the approved guidelines. Attends to administrative duties related to WORKDAY and any other employee/compliance related processes
  • 10% Closely monitors the competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative newsgathering techniques and equipment
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News Director, Telemundo San Diego Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure newscasts are well conceived and provide high quality coverage, accuracy, integrity in all multi-media platforms
  • Work closely with the VP of News, Sales, Creative Services, Programming and other content departments to further multi-platform opportunities and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Create cohesive standards for all aspects of the on-air presentation of content for all shows, in coordination with the brand
  • Enthusiastically promote management initiatives
  • Develop and maintain a working relationship with the research director to analyze performance and identify trends
  • Manage the quality of all newsgathering, production, news programming and presentation
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the following areas: as an Assistant News Director, Executive Producer, or Managing Editor at a broadcast station in a mid to large market
  • Experience preparing and presenting in front of large audiences
  • Multi-platform Experience
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • The position requires strong talent recruiting and development skills
  • Must also be able to be a leader and a teacher with significant knowledge of television journalism, ethics and law
  • Must show thorough knowledge of current news events
  • Able to produce newscasts that meet and exceed current industry standards
  • Be a proven leader, with an aggressive and competitive style of news management
  • Possess the ability to lead a strong digital news initiative
  • Must have a minimum of three years upper level news management experience and a related college degree
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides leadership and drives strategy for News coverage, driving culture of creativity and excellence
  • Collaborating to ensure local newscasts are well conceived and provide multi-platform, high quality coverage, accuracy, and integrity to improve competitive position in the market
  • In addition to direct oversight of News, this individual will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Production and other departments to further multi-platform opportunities and support Telemundo branding and programming initiatives
  • Creates the cohesive standards for all aspects of the on-air presentation in coordination with the brand
  • Manages and develops news personnel, makes hiring decisions and establishes performance goals and guidelines
  • Oversees the evaluation and performance appraisal across the organization
  • Coaches and develops staff to work and grow in a multiplatform environment
  • Drives culture and creativity, excellence and performance
  • Overall responsibility for newsgathering, production, news programming and presentation
  • Ensure newscasts are well conceived and provide high quality coverage, accuracy and integrity
  • Manage and lead team of News professionals
  • Ability to identify future-scheduled events and plan coverage around them
  • Will report to KDEN President and General Manager
  • Experience as a News Director, Assistant News Director or similar leadership role at a broadcast station in major market(s)
  • Experience preparing departmental budgets, developing strategic plans to operate within budgets
  • Multi-platform experience
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content driven, technology intensive environment and meet deadlines
  • Strong performance management and leadership skills
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News Director Spectrum News Austin Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversees day-to-day editorial content selection and production for 24-hour local news channel
  • Sets goals for all staff to reach that will enhance the network’s ability to succeed
  • Exercises sound news judgment – determining the stories which are most informative, relevant and valuable to the local viewer
  • Maintains and executes Spectrum News internal policies and standards for news gathering
  • Insures appropriate management of financial resources in order to meet operating budget
  • Works closely with the digital content team to cross-promote unique coverage for both linear channels and digital platform that will drive viewership
  • Monitors newscasts on a daily basis to emphasize quality control including accuracy, visual and written storytelling, timely and fair coverage, utilizing this information to provide coaching and feedback to news staff
  • Is a leader who cares, coaches, inspires, communicates and works to build a cohesive team
  • Prepares and presents to GVP of News plans for special projects, new programming initiatives and budgets
  • Provides liaison to Spectrum Reach advertising sales leadership and team in market
  • Hires, develops, coaches and evaluates performance of News Department staff
  • Responds to subpoenas, legal changes, FOIA requests and answers coverage questions as they relate to legal challenges
  • Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, management or related field or comparable television management work experience and 5+ years’ of news management experience at an affiliate television station or cable station preferred
  • Management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
  • Interpersonal: build relationships and motivate
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and a functional level
  • Knowledge of all aspects of local news programming
  • Communication: demonstrated excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise written analysis and reports
  • Promotion: ability to promote product within the company and throughout the Austin and San Antonio area
  • Adept at embracing new technology
  • Computer: In depth experience in the use of MS Office
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Kjrh News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Local Sales -- Handle airtime sales to advertising agencies and direct clients; process orders into station systems and generate contracts; schedule paid programming; resolve airtime scheduling problems such as revisions; make goods, preemptions, discrepancies and cancellations
  • Research/Marketing -- Prepare analysis of market program audiences and estimates; assist sales in marketing initiatives; create sales campaigns and presentations; work with Nielsen ratings/products; learn use of ABC network systems
  • Traffic -- Input local copy instructions and orders; manipulate inventory and commercial placement; formatting of daily logs
  • Digital -- Gain understanding of multi-platform media such as online media, mobile and digital sales
  • Perform client services including but not limited to avail presentations, package preparation, copy writing, credit applications, collections, etc
  • Create non-traditional revenue opportunities, coordinating production efforts for new clients and executing post-buy analyses of broadcast and digital schedules
  • Obtain commercial material to be used by Traffic for on-air schedules
  • Develop new business for multiple platforms (such as on-air, mobile, online, digital) and utilize research to position the station as a premiere marketing vehicle
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Self-motivated, creative and strong people skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
  • Ability to work within a team framework are required
  • A valid driver's license and proof of insurability
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Online News Director, The New Yorker Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assign and edit a mixture of commentary and reporting by New Yorker staff writers and a stable of newyorker.com columnists and writers
  • Generate story ideas and exercise creativity in how to smartly and nimbly cover the news with a small staff
  • Oversee the work of one other editor
  • Maintain New Yorker standards in editing rigor, accuracy, and fairness
  • Help conceive and lead the news report and work collaboratively with the rest of the digital team, including editors, producers, photo editors, video editors, and fact-checkers
  • Seek out freelance writers who might become regular contributors to newyorker.com
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News Director, Content Resume Examples & Samples

  • We want someone who is capable of coaching journalists, building audience, using multimedia effectively and understanding how to use data to shape content
  • Excellent news judgment and editing skills are a must
  • The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in writing, editing and management roles
  • Qualified applicants must provide resume, cover letter and work samples
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs the activities of the news and public affairs staff to develop story ideas, track issues and events; selects reporters for coverage, schedules stories for air, and schedules time for interviewing, writing, and editing
  • Serves as a primary editor to ensure news reports are produced in a professional, effective, efficient, timely, ethical, and responsible manner
  • Acts as a proactive liaison to various internal (e.g., station programming and operations and development staffs), and external constituencies and stakeholders (e.g., PBS, NPR), to advance AZPM’s news programming
  • The News Director is the leader of the news team and contributes content on an as-needed basis
  • Sets goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates scheduling and performance of news division personnel. Personnel management includes the recruitment and hiring of reporting staff. The News Director manages the news division budget – including annual planning, monthly monitoring, and routine handling of budget matters. The News Director assists in selecting equipment and information systems vital to news planning, news gathering, news production, and news presentation
  • Seeks opportunities to promote public contact to help ascertain public needs and to bolster AZPM success; participates in AZPM events and fundraising activities as appropriate
  • A four-year degree in Journalism, Radio/Television Broadcasting, or equivalent required. Minimum of ten years full-time professional experience in journalism – preferably in radio and television news; Familiarity with public radio/television news programming standards and values
  • At least five (5) years of experience as a supervisor
  • Adheres to deadlines and makes timely and effective decisions in situations requiring prompt attention
  • Acts as primary content manager during times of local crisis
  • Strong knowledge of politics, news, science, technology, health, nature, environment, and the arts
  • Possesses a broad knowledge of local and regional issues unique to Arizona
  • Must have ability to work within a live program environment
  • Must have demonstrated experience in broadcast production, news writing, editing, and directing
  • Ability to anchor newscasts and public affairs programs, host talk programs, appear as a program guest, and produce various spots, features, or special programs is a plus
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee newscasts, script reviews of Producers and Reporters for assigned newscasts
  • Successful candidate will have had at least 4 years of experience in broadcast journalism as a Producer or equivalent experience
  • Previous executive producer experience required
  • Strong newscast showcasing skills
  • Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
  • Experience with iNews and Xpression a plus
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Wtvj Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in a small/medium market as a news director, Investigative EP or as a news manager (Managing Editor, Executive Producer or Assistant News Director); or in a major market managing a large, complex news operation in a highly competitive and culturally diverse television market
  • Undergraduate degree, or equivalent
  • Work overtime and on weekends with short notice
  • Experience with consumer and investigative reporting and producing
  • Thorough understanding of diversity-related issues and its sensitivity in directly reporting and gathering news content
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategically lead the WFMY newsroom
  • 2+ years previous news management experience required
  • 5+ years producing experience required
  • Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and act decisively under pressure
  • Demonstrated digital and social media knowledge
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Critiques work of newsroom staff as often as possible
  • Critiques daily newscast on a daily basis
  • Keeps other departments heads informed of news department activities
  • Consults with staff and other department heads on possible news related programs that could enhance the station’s image and/or bring revenue
  • Participate in community service activities, both as a citizen and as a spokesperson for the news department and the station
  • Participate in union negotiations
  • Remain alert to latest trends in news production and coverage both locally and nationwide
  • Oversees Scheduling
  • Utilized multiple platforms, including broadcast, web, and mobile, to deliver content and engage our viewers on a daily basis
  • Use state of the art newsgathering equipment including digital editing systems, graphic technologies, new control room, HD weather, traffic data system to showcase a compelling product
  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Business Administration or equivalent experience. Along with a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in television as a news director or 5 years of newsroom management experience in medium to large market
  • Candidates should possess experience in strategic project management, marketing and promotions along with experience in News, Digital, (including technology trends in the market including a social media strategy) and brand management
  • Ability to partner with business leaders, develop strong relationships and drive results. Superior organizational skills with an emphasis on data, reporting tools and metrics. Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance
  • Experience managing teams including prioritizing, assigning and overseeing work. High attention to detail, while managing multiple projects
  • Prior News Director experience preferred
  • Strong financial controls/ budget management
  • Excellent leader and motivator with strong organizational skills
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the supervision, direction, and overall performance level of all station news personnel functions, with specific emphasis on program coordination, mix, content and scheduling
  • Develops and communicates a philosophy and strategy for daily news coverage including breaking news, in depth coverage, on-air presentation and website/social media coverage
  • Works cooperatively with other departments including, digital, on and off-air promotions, sales, engineering and business
  • Supports and understands digital delivery platforms including measurement and best practices
  • Responsible for adherence and compliance to Company program standards and FCC regulations
  • Establishes and communicates programming and content goals and vision, and then clearly measures their results
  • Provides programming leadership in a sales-friendly environment
  • Develops and effectively manages department budget
  • Uses promotional strengths of the radio station to help achieve corporate goals
  • Provides rating analysis and reporting
  • Critiques talent and measures performance
  • Manages listener relations/communication
  • Manages relationships with programming vendors
  • Manages KCBS’ role as the primary Bay Area station for the Emergency Alert System
  • Preparation of quarterly reports for the public file
  • Delegates specific duties to assistant managers
  • Maintains good relations and communication with CBS Radio News and other CBS all-news stations
  • Maintains relationship with SAG-AFTRA and understands requirements of agreements
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Assistant News Director Spectrum News Austin Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides leadership for the editorial direction of programming for Spectrum News Austin/San Antonio, including daily news coverage, long-range planning for major news events and production initiatives from Austin’s news gathering production hub covering all of Central and South Central Texas
  • Assists in hiring, supervising and developing news staff
  • Conducts performance evaluations for direct reports, including reporters and producers
  • Works with technical staff to coordinate remote productions
  • Works with Creative Services Department to promote and market Spectrum News and coordinates special programming with the Traffic and Sales departments
  • Maintains a positive work environment by motivating and communicating in a professional manner
  • Solid leadership and the ability to make financial management decisions in determining news coverage
  • Extensive knowledge of television news journalism, ethics and procedures
  • Understanding of social media and best practices for integrating in newsroom
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and train individuals
  • Ability to make quick decisions and meet very strict deadlines
  • Multi-tasking skills a must
  • Must be able to maintain business and personnel information in a confidential manner
  • Television news or video production background preferred
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Asst News Director of Digital Resume Examples & Samples

  • Help our news team create unique digital newscasts and digital segments evoking emotion
  • Teach how to shoot and edit news stories for all digital platforms
  • Use and teach the team to use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
  • Use analytics to guide content decisions for the newsroom
  • Be a strategic long-term planner
  • Be an innovator, disrupter
  • Lead and inspire entire news team to contribute to a great digital product
  • Work with reporters on good, engaging social content creating growth strategies for all talent
  • Perform other tasks as required by overall news director
  • Oversee a new kind of newsroom assignment desk that is geared to mining social media for the next big story
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Kxtx-assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides leadership and drives strategy for News and Content professionals, driving culture of creativity and excellence in a multi-platform environment
  • Execute strategy for continued growth for news and information on the Web and mobile applications
  • Manages and develops news and content personnel. Helps make hiring decisions with VP of new and HR. Establishes performance goals and guidelines. Oversees the evaluation and performance appraisal process across the content organization. Coaches and develops staff to work and grow in a multiplatform environment. Drives culture of creativity, excellence and performance. Enthusiastically promotes management initiatives
  • Ensure newscasts are well conceived and provide high quality coverage, accuracy, integrity and result in an improved competitive position in the market
  • Oversee day-to-day coverage, big story, breaking news and sweeps planning with consideration of payroll, staffing, field, and news operations to meet established goals and objectives
  • Achieve highest standard of integrity in news operations
  • Experience and success in coaching, leading and motivating a team of employees
  • Ability to think “out of the box” and outside of traditional journalistic and News norms regarding use of technology, revenue generation, customer integration and multi-platform approaches for Local Media
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content driven, technology intensive environment
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Kero News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prefer to have at least five years' experience in newsroom management
  • Qualified applicants will have a proven record with breaking news, investigative and enterprise reporting and the delivery of successful digital products
  • Available to work nights, weekends, holidays
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs the gathering and the production of news in the form of newscast material, features, spots, wraps, interviews and long form radio programs for broadcast
  • Oversees day to day news department operation as well as long-range department planning, including assigning and editing full time and part time staff ensuring that news issues are adequately addressed for Boise State Public Radio’s listeners. Also collaborates with the station's Regional Journalism Center (RJC) to include and provide news of regional interest
  • Recruits, hires and supervises department personnel, including station reporters, full time and part time staff, students, interns, volunteers and freelancers
  • Serves on an as-needed basis for Boise State Public Radio’s public affairs programming including special election coverage and local daily show and quarterly series
  • Works with other Boise State Public Radio staff to develop and execute the distribution of news through all digital platforms
  • Develops annual strategic plan for news department and overseas fiscal direction of news department under the advisement of Boise State Public Radio’s business office
  • Ensures compliance with university policies and federal, state, and local regulations governing news coverage
  • Is responsible for creating and maintaining the Quarterly Issues and programs report for the public file in accordance with FCC regulations
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including on-air fundraising efforts
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5 years experience, including 1 year managerial experience
  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Journalism or related field
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News-director, Content Resume Examples & Samples

  • You are a passionate marketer. You work extremely well with many different teams and personality types. You are organized and pay attention to detail
  • Exceptional Consultative and Collaborative Sales skills
  • Ability to negotiate and shepherd multimillion dollar Custom/Branded content programs
  • Quantitative and analytically minded
  • Ability to develop meaningful marketing insights from large and varied data sets, and turning those insights into revenue opportunities
  • Always thinking two steps ahead and anticipating the questions clients might ask
  • Expert in and passionate about all things digital
  • Creative mind and lover of big ideas
  • 7+ years of experience (Digital Sales, Marketing, Agency Business Development)
  • Prior experience in branded content a plus
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Morning Show News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Think differently and critically
  • Plan for original enterprise, special report coverage for on-air, online and social platforms and coordinate with news leadership team
  • Share in strategic planning, oversight and execution of big projects and initiatives
  • Coach and inspire on-air talent, digital and production teams
  • Write and teach staff to write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner for broadcast
  • Coach journalists how to write and create compelling content for digital
  • Teach staff to develop content through social listening and independent sources
  • Attention to detail for accuracy and clarity
  • Participates in daily post-mortem meetings which involves critiquing that day’s shows and growing/developing talent
  • College degree with 3-5 years’ previous news management experience preferred
  • Must be a great communicator and a strong leader
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for writing and producing news segments on 960 the Patriot
  • Voicing Newscasts, traffic, weather and commercials
  • Minimum of 5 years on air experience. Prior experience in running audio console at a commercial or non-commercial radio station necessary
  • Experience in a similar format/formats preferred
  • Computer proficiency and ability to use Windows-based systems and programs
  • Experience working with ENCO or other broadcast automation systems
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Kuow News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages news content production and ensures that such content is consistent with the mission, goals and editorial policies of the station
  • Implements KUOW editorial vision, policies and priorities
  • Supervises professional staff of reporters and editors; provides orientation and training for all assigned staff; assigns and coordinates news coverage, conducts annual performance evaluations
  • Manages resources: monitors news production budget; ensures that reporting produced by news staff, commissioned reports, or reports produced in collaboration with any other stations or organizations meets professional editorial and technical standards
  • Determines, oversees and coordinates online and social media strategy regarding local reporting and serves as liaison to on-line producers
  • May make public appearances on behalf of the station, including on-air fundraising
  • Works with other departments as needed and as directed by the Program Director
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work closely with the news team to produce high quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors to grow audience. Foster an environment of creativity, innovation, teamwork and high ethical standards
  • Must have a passion for creative storytelling and owning breaking news on all our multimedia platforms
  • Must have an eye for talent
  • Five years’ management experience in broadcast news or related field
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Assistant News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assisting in the management of the stations' news operations, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 30+ hours of local news weekly
  • Responsible for managing content delivery on multiple platforms
  • Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content
  • Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff, especially Producer staff
  • Assisting with recruiting and hiring for news department personnel
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages all aspects of the News Department
  • Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website
  • Establishes long-range objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve them
  • Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improves coverage, and provides mentoring feedback to news staff
  • Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals and responds to coverage questions in a timely manner
  • Works closely with General Manager and Department Managers to ensure stations objectives are being met
  • Works closely with corporate and sister stations to maximize news coverage/content offerings available
  • Prepares and manages departmental budgets and monthly expenses
  • Identifies developmental needs and provides the mentoring needed to develop and grow employees
  • Makes decisions regarding hiring, promotions, and termination of employees
  • Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
  • Directs, coaches, and motivates subordinates
  • Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum five years' experience in news programming production, with two years' experience in a leadership role
  • Fluency in English with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Spanish as a second language is a plus
  • Demonstrates strong customer service skills and superior interpersonal skills
  • Listens to fully understand employee needs and communicates with a team to shape a solution
  • Available to work extended hours if needed
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Sky News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Passionate about News coverage
  • Ability to act both as a team player and leader
  • Operate an automated gallery in a live TV news environment
  • Work with editorial staff to ensure correct coding of all story elements within the NCRS running order and ensuring this is reflected in the automation rundown
  • Liaise with internal and external production teams to gather programme requirements
  • Work closely with the Producer and production teams to ensure the look and feel of the programmes maintains the standards of Sky News
  • Maintain the high standards of the directing team to ensure there is a carefully planned approach to programme look, style and feel
  • Attend editorial meetings to guide and consult with planning, live producers and production teams about how to cover stories
  • Work as part of the team which liaises with project, technical, production, design staff and external contractors to ensure successful delivery of projects
  • Liaise between Creative and production staff regarding the use of imagery whether full frame or within video wall sequences
  • Speak concisely to outside sources and be mindful of potential on screen issues, such as undue prominence and advertising
  • Calm under pressure and maintain lines of communication
  • Direct outside broadcasts and special programmes when required
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Daily story news management and weekly news planning (meeting and coordinating with campus communicators, scheduling, packaging of news releases, creation of packages, media placement, etc.)
  • Assignment of focus areas and beats to each writer/editor, along with media coverage goals for each employee
  • Development of new strategies for dissemination of the news – e.g. enhanced video production of news content, podcasts, social media including LinkedIn, etc
  • Leveraging faculty expertise by creating a go-to environment for media (both local and national) in search of expert commentary on deadline
  • Integrating the work of the team with content for CU Boulder Today, social media and marketing efforts
  • Development of and regular updates to metrics related to the work of the news team in collaboration with the Strategic Relations research manager
  • Providing backup to the issues management team in emergencies or times of overflow
  • Ensuring the technical capabilities are in place to offer our faculty/staff as experts to the TV and online media to interview in a quick-response fashion
  • Coordinating major campus announcements including development of a communications plan, involving key stakeholders and managing the execution of the plan. This will include things such as new Dean announcements, major contracts, donations, Nobel Laureates, etc
  • Develop the strategy, target publications, metrics and related projects for staff in collaboration with the campus colleges and key units, under the direction of the AVC for Strategic Media Relations
  • Work directly with senior management, college/institute communicators and faculty to create a culture of sharing and best practices, along with trainings to ensure experts are ready to talk to media and communicators know how to leverage their best stories campus wide for external and internal audiences
  • Work with the marketing team, advancement and others on campaigns/initiatives to assist in the earned media aspect of each endeavor. This includes helping with the earned media for the Chancellor’s tours and similar outreach opportunities in the state, national and international markets. Covers high-level administrative announcements, news release on hiring of senior administrators, Nobel Prize planning, etc. This will entail providing communication plans for earned media in conjunction with the other units in OSR
  • Create quality relationships with media and reporters/editors in key media outlets and markets so that the reporter/editor feels that this is a top research university where they can get exclusive and very interesting stories under tight deadlines or know they will always get a rapid response. Respond to routine media inquiries that do not relate to “issues management” stories
  • Manage staff and guide professional development to ensure a mindset of perpetual improvement and strategic risk-taking
  • Develop a resource featuring faculty who are trained and willing to be experts for media, the process to easily make them accessible to media, and a marketing plan to ensure journalists are aware of - and know how to use - the feature
  • Provide backup and coverage during campus emergency situations and coverage when the issues management/media team is unavailable or previously engaged. This will require keeping up-to-date on emergency management training
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responds to coverage questions
  • Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals
  • Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
  • Experience preparing nd maintaining departmental budgets
  • Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution
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News Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proven track record in producing winning newscasts while leading a team of people that develop into successful professionals
  • Proven track record in effective leadership
  • Significant relevant experience in roles of increasing responsibility in news management required (specifics and length of time varies by market)