News Director

Job Description

News Director - KBJR

About KBJR:

Duluth is located on Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then you can consider Duluth paradise. If you prefer the offerings of the big city life, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive down I-35. Our building, office space and studios are state of the art. Located in Canal Park, considered one of Minnesota's top tourist destinations. We have views of Lake Superior and the Hillside of Downtown Duluth. We are walking distance to the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.

Job Summary/Description:

KBJR is looking for a dynamic newsroom leader to help continue to grow our team!

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establish and maintain market leading standards for newsroom operations and content.
- Hire, coach, supervise, and evaluate news personnel.
- Assist with the preparation and administration of newsroom budgets and capital requests.
- Work closely with other department managers to achieve the company's overall performance goals.
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of community issues and needs, as well as sound journalistic principles.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- A minimum of three years television news management experience.
- College degree in broadcast journalism preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have exceptional time management skills.
- Must have the ability to make fast, accurate journalistic, ethical, and logistical judgments.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Professionally represent and support station, both in policy and demeanor.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r176zm-3-137-218-230-42 in your application.