WAVE-Station-Louisvlle, KY 725 S. Floyd St Louisville, KY 40203, USA
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and other media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios.
About WAVE
WAVE is an NBC affiliate and the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, and has a rich history of being the area's most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. It is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award‑winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Media family, WAVE is on the leading edge of innovation, constantly investing in tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi‑platform content.
Job Summary
This is an incredible opportunity! WAVE wants a news leader who has strong teaching and coaching skills, a passion to produce and showcase content with an innovative approach to delivering content across all WAVE platforms. The News Director is responsible for the supervision of all areas of the news department and works closely with the General Manager to implement and execute a strategic plan.
Responsibilities
- Build and implement a strategic content plan that includes specific guidelines for digital and livestream content.
- Set standards and goals for newsroom content and operations.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of community issues.
- Oversee all content gathering and presentation guidelines.
- Plan big event coverage such as elections and the Kentucky Derby.
- Post and manage content on websites and social media.
- Prepare and manage the annual department budget.
Qualifications
- College degree – preferably related to journalism.
- Minimum three years of News Director experience.
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