The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring: Assistant News Director, WPTV in West Palm B

Are you ready to help shape the future of news in one of Florida's most dynamic markets? WPTV, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate covering West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast of Florida, is seeking an experienced newsroom leader to be our next Assistant News Director. This individual will play a pivotal role in gathering, producing, and distributing compelling content across multiple platforms. You'll work alongside our News Director to lead a talented team while driving innovative storytelling that serves our South Florida community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist News Director with supervisory responsibilities for all news broadcasts and online content including station website and OTT
• Guide day-to-day editorial content, including breaking news
• Assist News Director in the hiring and performance management of direct reports
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance
• Inspire and coach superior, unique and engaged storytelling
• Create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
• Execute the daily station brand goals
• Implement, and have working knowledge of, federal, state and local laws impacting operations
• Write and copy edit scripts for air and web
• Proficiency in posting content on all platforms
• Work with News Director, Digital, Enterprise & Investigative leaders to execute special coverage for major events like weather, elections, and sports
• Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 7+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

West Palm Beach, Florida offers an unbeatable combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle excellence. Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, this vibrant city boasts year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, and a thriving cultural scene. The downtown area features world-class dining, entertainment districts, and the renowned Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

With easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Everglades, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy everything from boating and fishing to hiking and wildlife watching. The area is home to beautiful golf courses, upscale shopping, and is just a short drive from both Miami and Orlando. West Palm Beach combines the sophistication of a major metropolitan area with the relaxed atmosphere of coastal Florida living, making it an ideal place to advance your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.