Amarillo, TX, USA
12 days ago
Assistant News Director

KVII/KVIH is looking for an energetic Assistant News Director with proven leadership for our news team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and online content. You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters for assigned newscasts  Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage  Work closely with news director to carry out news philosophy and direction  Help news director focus on alerting, protecting and empowering our viewers  Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy  Oversee Special Projects and enterprise coverage Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts  Other responsibilities as assigned  

Requirements:

Sharp video shooting and editing skills  Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field  Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws  Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style  Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news  Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating  Experience with iNews, and AVID a plus  Previous experience as a news manager a plus

 

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

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