Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring: Assistant News Director in New Haven

Assistant News Director page is loaded## Assistant News Directorlocations: CT, New Haventime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-39337The Assistant News Director will work closely with the Executive Producers/News Director. This role will require maintaining and building a high impact team capable of producing linear newscasts and digital programs for our CTV app.Candidate must have a proven track record of creative producing, showcasing stories, owning the big stories and a passion for weather. The successful candidate will have experience leading others and the ability to coach and grow a team. The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, digital platforms, programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence.* Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News Department* Assists with planning, scheduling and staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.* Consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.* Develops news coverage strategy and executes that vision for the station and its website.* Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.* Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.* Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.* Ensures achievement of digital goals.* Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.* Responds to coverage questions.* Serves as the News Director in his/her absence.* Performs other duties as assigned.Requirement & Skills:* Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.* Fluency in English.* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.* Strong digital/OTT experience, with creative mindset to grow platforms* Minimum 5 years’ experience in news programming production and digital platforms, with at least 3 years leadership experience preferred.* Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.* Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution. #J-18808-Ljbffr