Assistant News Director Job at Hearst Communications, Inc. in Manchester

Hearst Television owned WMUR in Manchester, NH is seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced newsroom leader to be our next Assistant News Director. The ideal candidate must have excellent news judgment and a strong command of breaking news and big story coverage on-air and online. In addition to managing the daily operations of our newsroom, you must have the journalistic know-how needed to make critical editorial and ethical decisions. As Assistant News Director, you will play a key role in shaping impactful, community-driven storytelling that leads the way on digital and linear platforms. With a unique format and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding team of journalists. You will report to News Director.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the News Director and other news managers to ensure daily and long-term content adheres to the WMUR brand and the news department's overall strategy
• Be the voice of urgency, leading the charge on breaking news, weather coverage, and enterprise reporting across all platforms
• Work with reporters to deliver dynamic and engaging packages and live shots
• Play a leading role in planning and executing big event coverage from elections to debates to the Boston Marathon and other community-focused efforts
• Work with the Managing Editor to ensure the success of investigative coverage
• Provide mentorship and daily feedback to news managers, potential future news leaders and reporters
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements

• 2+ years of newsroom management experience
• A strategic approach to building content, leading people, evolving our products and embracing technology
• Commitment to digital-first mindset
• Ability to command a large staff in an ever-evolving 24/7 news environment
• Newscast producing background preferred but not required

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2025612
• Job Category Content and News
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 08:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 100 South Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, US