Job Description
WTVC Chattanooga has an immediate opening for Assistant News Director to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. In this position, you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site. You will work closely with the other Producers, Reporters, Anchors and Digital Content Producers on daily news coverage.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
• The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts
• You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail
• The ideal candidate will also work with the News Director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs
• The Assistant News Director will work individually with members of the news team to set personal goals and evaluate their performance on a regular basis
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
• Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Work Closely with News Director to carry out news philosophy and direction
• Help News Director focus on alerting, protecting and empowering our viewers
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy
• Handle scheduling of news staff
• Oversee Special projects
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
• Assist in the on-going evaluation of personnel
• Help with recruiting and hiring for news department personnel
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gme3v2-54-226-210-133-42 in your application.