WBNG
Location
WBNG-Station-Johnson, NY 560 Columbia Dr Johnson City, NY 13790, USA
About WBNG
WBNG is the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, also carrying the subchannels of The CW, MeTV, Court TV, Grit, and Outlaw. For over 75 years, WBNG has been a pioneer for new technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage.
Job Summary / Description
For you, journalism isn’t just a job- it’s a calling. Same here. WBNG is looking for a bold, people-first News Director who lives for great storytelling, thrives on breaking news, and loves building the kind of newsroom where curious, creative journalists do the best work of their careers. You’ll partner closely with a General Manager who came up through the News Director ranks- someone who speaks “news”, backs strong journalism, and believes in coaching, collaboration, and winning the right way.
Duties & Responsibilities
Set and uphold market-leading standards for daily newsgathering, content quality, and multiplatform execution.
Make fast, accurate journalistic and logistical decisions‑especially when news is breaking.
Hire, coach, supervise, and evaluate a diverse, high‑performing team of journalists and newsroom leaders.
Champion enterprise reporting and public‑service journalism that reflects and serves our community.
Collaborate across departments (Sales, Creative, Engineering, Digital) to achieve company performance goals.
Prepare and manage newsroom budgets and capital requests; prioritize resources for maximum impact.
Foster a positive, creative, accountable culture that grows people, ratings, and trust.
Qualifications & Requirements
A minimum of 4 years of television news management experience (preferred).
A college degree in broadcast journalism (preferred).
Deep knowledge of community issues and sound, ethical journalistic principles.
Proven ability to make clear, fast, and accurate decisions under pressure.
A coaching mindset: you love developing people and building future leaders.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Shift & Schedule
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's discretion)
Job Type
Full-Time
Salary
$60,000 - $70,000/yr. (DOE)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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