News Director

Job Description

About KTTC:

Based in Rochester, Minnesota, KTTC (NBC 10) is the market-leading, award-winning, NBC-affiliated, local television station serving southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa in the Nielsen designated Rochester-Austin-Mason City television market. KTTC also operates the market's FOX affiliate, KXLT-TV FOX 47 (owned by SagamoreHill Broadcasting), through a shared services agreement. Living, working and playing in Rochester, Minnesota (live-kttc.pantheonsite.io)

Job Summary/Description:

KTTC Television has a rare opening for a News Director who will lead and manage KTTC news coverage across our linear television and digital platforms. The candidate must have proven newsroom leadership experience with a track record of success. You will take charge of the fast-paced, proven, and award-winning KTTC Newsroom and ensure it moves to the next level no matter where today's news consumers decide to watch or view us. The candidate must also demonstrate an understanding and enthusiasm for evolving digital, social and mobile media. In a market that is fiercely competitive, you will ensure the station's content delivers audience growth by being distinct, research driven, and community focused.

The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Outstanding knowledge of television news operations and other media platforms
• Expertise in enhancing the presentation and delivery of news content through coaching and mentoring staff
• Strong editorial judgment and leader in the newsroom
• Understand the importance of recruiting and creating a culture of success in the newsroom
• Proven administrative skills with budgeting, planning and staff scheduling
• Ability to work closely with other station department heads and fellow managers within the company
• Ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks

Qualifications/Requirements:

 Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
 3-5 years' experience in television news management
 Strong management, communication and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community
 Proven leadership ability
 Creativity and passion for news
 Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms
 Strong organizational skills
 Ability to multi-task in high stress situations

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

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