Wpvi Assistant News Director

Job Description

WPVI-TV: Philadelphia's leading news station is seeking an aggressive, enthusiastic, motivated & dedicated Assistant News Director who will supervise the daily operation of the newsroom and guide coverage across all platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment and leadership skills, and is passionate about creating memorable and impactful content. The Assistant News Director collaborates with the News Director and other members of the News management team, to execute a strategic vision for creating high-impact content, innovating multi-platform storytelling and developing newsroom systems that support strategic goals.

Responsibilities:
• Aggressively leads breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Works closely with News Director on recruitment and development
• Leads specials production and high-impact content projects as assigned
• Develops and implements plans for sweeps, special reports, investigative/consumer reports, election coverage, and documentaries
• Identifies opportunities for special news coverage and strategic advantages
• Coordinate schedules and supervise team contributing to producing special content

Basic Qualifications :
• Minimum of 5 years of local news management experience and a major understanding of news content in the digital/social world
• Detail-oriented and understands how the content drives the storytelling format for various platforms
• Works effectively under deadline pressure
• Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change
• Ability to make logical decisions in a fast-paced environment

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Basic Education:
• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's degree (preferred in Journalism) or equivalent work experience

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About ABC Owned TV Stations:

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4mwo7-18-118-120-204-42 in your application.