Assistant News Director

Job Description

Assistant News Director - KVVU

About KVVU:

FOX5 is the #1 television station in Las Vegas and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are ''Local. Las Vegas.'' Committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, FOX5 KVVU delivers 16 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Super Build Home & Playground, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including the WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX5 has grown to 16 hours of local content daily. We need a second assistant news director with primary responsibility for executing coverage on air and online, and teaching/growing our team of producers (local and remote) and EP's.

This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team at the dominant #1 local news station in Las Vegas. FOX5, KVVU,

Please note
- the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Candidates will have significant experience as an Executive Producer, Assistant News Director, or News Director in a professional broadcast news outlet. This is a position for a veteran with a background in producing leading and teaching a team of producers and Executive Producers. Candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate their ability and track record of outstanding newscast production, innovation executing a vision, and leadership/mentorship.

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KVVU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpyq80-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.