News Director

Job Description

News Director - WTOK

About WTOK:

WTOK-TV is a trusted ABC network station with a history of serving the communities of eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama with top rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW and myTOK networks. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 67 years.
Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

WTOK is looking for a news leader to lead the development of news content on television, OTT, mobile, and various other platforms. Most importantly, the candidate must aspire to lead a wonderful team of journalists, including veterans and those just starting out, to serve the local community with a continued tradition of excellence with the News 11 brand.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage editorial flow, assigning MMJs for daily coverage.
• Recruit, hire, coach, schedule, & supervise training of news team.
• Review content on all platforms for journalistic balance, maintain integrity.
• Participate with station staff in the development of local issue and event coverage plans.
• Work closely with the staff to distribute content on all platforms.
• Be ready to fill-in for critical positions as needed.
• Manage budgets, work with leadership team to execute station goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Utilize required software and systems (ENPS, Edius, Microsoft Teams, Excel). Strong computer knowledge preferred.
• A self-starter with a proven record of success in leadership, production and distribution of local news, and development of talent.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent news judgment.
• A successful track record utilizing multi-media digital assets maximizing how news is covered and distributed.
• A passion for production and storytelling, combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards.
• A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the station's outreach and impact.
• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
• Ability to work closely with other station department heads and fellow managers within the company.
• Ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.

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-rnvemo-18-119-107-161-42 in your application.