CUMULUS MEDIA is hiring: News Director in Dallas

Overview

Cumulus Media | Dallas currently features 5 stations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area: KTCK 96.7FM/ 1310AM The Ticket, KPLX 99.5 The Wolf, KSCS 96.3FM New Country, WBAP 820AM/93.3FM News/Talk, KLIF 570AM/96.3HD-2 News/Talk. At Cumulus Dallas we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.

CUMULUS MEDIA | Dallas has an immediate opening for News Director. The ideal candidate is someone who is a local-first leader who understands story selection, the power of audio and sound along with the ability to grab the listener with compelling, fast-paced storytelling. We need someone who knows what breaking news is, how to respond to it, and most importantly, how to make our coverage shine. We are a fully staffed newsroom with all the tools you need. Now, we just need you to lead it. Social media skills (Facebook, Twitter (X), etc.) are a must. You must also be willing to hit the street and report. The ideal candidate has over five years\' experience in medium-to-major market broadcast news, should possess an extremely good work ethic, display a positive attitude, be a self-starter, and can lead a fast-paced newsroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and executes all on-site logistics for daily appearances and live broadcasts
• Special assignment and long-range news planning
• Must coordinate breaking news coverage and oversee content on the web and social media
• Work with a variety of station personnel to produce a top-notch news cast twice per hour
• Ability to develop key relationships in the city and state
• Attends evening and weekend station events including client appearances, station events, etc., as needed
• Provides regular performance feedback to staff

Qualifications

• Highly organized with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent On-Air delivery
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Strong written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of digital and social media
• Requires in-office business hours with additional hours out of office, including nights, weekends, and some holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).