Assignment Editor
WEWS
Cleveland, OH
News Director - WOIO / Wuab
About WOIO/WUAB:
WOIO-19 and WUAB-43 are the CBS and CW Affiliates in Cleveland, with WTCL(Telemundo), which is the only local Spanish language station in the Cleveland DMA. We deliver 66.5 hours of live local news, weather and sports every week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis on our digital platforms on WOIO/WUAB and 5+ hours of news and weather in Spanish on WTCL. We are a top 20 Market, #19 and the fastest growing news in Cleveland.
WOIO/WUAB serves combined Households of 1,552,420 in the Cleveland area. A thriving and dynamic area for all things news, the Cleveland Metro area is home to a diverse blend of ethnicities with a median age of 36 years.
One exciting note: We are building a brand-new Station in Independence, Ohio. We want an individual that can help us create the newsroom of the future at our new location.
Our vibrant energy lends itself to a history that offers three major sports teams; a thriving theatre district that is the 2nd largest in the nation; a world-renowned orchestra; and many museums and entertainment venues. Cleveland offers a varied, multi-cultural landscape when it comes to food & dining and the area hosts a number of top-rated educational institutions. We have the privilege of having The Cuyahoga Valley National Park as well as ''The Emerald Necklace'' (metro parks that connect Cleveland to the east, west and south) along with a beautiful lakefront, all in our backyard providing year-round enjoyment.
Job Summary/Description:
WOIO wants a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for WOIO-WUAB-WTCL and our a powerful group of digital and social platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Work with Management team including the Assistant News Director, Executive Producers, a
Digital Content Manager, and the News Operations Manager to initiate and manage content
delivery
* Make editorial decisions on content
* Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are
carried out by all staff members
* Oversee, with the help of News Management, all Anchors/Reporters, MMJ's, Producers, as
well as Assignment Editors/Digital Content Producers on story enterprise, development and
generate content.
* Execute Breaking News and Severe Weather coverage plans
* Plan and execute ''Big Story'' coverage
* Hold all staff members accountable daily
* Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees
* Participate in editorial and planning meetings
* Monitor newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Protect and defend journalistic integrity of the news product
* Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms
* Execute news strategies developed by news and station management
Qualifications/Requirements:
* We are looking for Experience!! 10 plus years in News Management.
* Creativity and passion for news, leadership in teaching and coaching team members
* Ability to multi-task in high stress situations
* Bachelor's degree in Journalism preferred
* Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms
* Strong management, communication and people skills required to supervise and interact daily
with staff and the community
* Proven leadership ability
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
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
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb377y-3-235-229-251-42 in your application.
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