Assistant News Director Job at News 12 in New York

Overview

News 12 is an award-winning, hyper-local news operation serving communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our national streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals. We are seeking an outstanding leader with a passion for growing talent and delivering high-quality local news across platforms.

Base pay range

$141,372.00/yr - $232,254.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily editorial process.
• Help build our storm watch team weather brand.
• Oversee the on-air execution of newscasts.
• Plan for coverage of natural disasters and other breaking news stories.
• Train, develop and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms to elevate writing, crafting and storytelling.
• Collaborate to execute long-term newsroom strategy.
• Coordinate all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and news specials.
• Ensure that news coverage meets the brand, company policies, industry codes, FCC rules and station values.
• Direct newsroom operations and review scripts.
• Work with the news director and managers to meet defined goals for content and people to develop and further brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, related field and/or news leadership experience
• 5 years of industry experience with leadership/management experience
• Track record of quality journalism, high integrity and ethical decision making
• Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative and positive newsroom environment
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer

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