Full-Time Assistant News Director, WSYM
Job Description
WSYM, the E.W. Scripps FOX station based in the vibrant city of Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an experienced leader and broadcast journalist to join our news team as Assistant News Director. If you desire to work with a great team of journalism professionals in gathering, producing, and delivering stories on multiple platforms that make a difference in our communities, we want to hear from you!
As the Assistant News Director, you will play a vital role in managing the daily coverage and operations of our news team. We require a hands-on leader who will roll up their sleeves to get the job done, highly organized with the ability to successfully multi-task. You will be responsible for consistently executing winning strategies while fostering creativity and coaching the team for growth and development.
Living and working in Lansing offers an exceptional quality of life, with a thriving, diverse community, abundant outdoor recreation, and a lower cost of living compared to many other major metro areas. Collaborate with a passionate, experienced news team committed to impactful storytelling, and be part of the forward-thinking E.W. Scripps media company, known for its commitment to excellent journalism and community service. Apply now to become the next Assistant News Director at WSYM FOX 47 in Lansing, Michigan.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Assist news director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content
Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports
Assist news director in the on-going evaluation of personnel
Create tactics and strategies to increase demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations
Ability to manage cross platform content creation and distribution
Write copy and edit scripts for air and web
Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites
Schedule anchors and multi-media journalists
Lead coverage planning of major events, i. e. elections, special events
Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments
Evaluate workflow efficiencies
Assist news director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations
Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
2-plus years of experience in related field preferred
Prior managerial experience preferred
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
How to Apply
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