Assistant News Director

Job Description

Assistant News Director, WTVR

WTVR, a proud CBS affiliate in the E.W. Scripps family, is seeking a dynamic Assistant News Director to lead our passionate team in Richmond, Virginia. Known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful outdoor spaces, Richmond offers a unique blend of culture and community. Enjoy a lifestyle filled with craft breweries, local festivals, and four distinct seasons that keep the city alive year-round.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering compelling news coverage across all platforms. You will cultivate a newsroom culture that balances urgency and innovation while collaborating closely with reporters, producers, and digital teams to tell impactful stories. Your leadership will inspire a high-energy environment where serious journalism thrives alongside engaging content.

We're looking for a proven newsroom leader who can think strategically and embrace creativity. If you're ready to elevate your career while enjoying all the great things Richmond has to offer, apply today to join WTVR and the E.W. Scripps family!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Assist News Director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.
• Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports, including members of the investigative unit.
• Assist News Director in the on-going evaluation of personnel.
• Create tactics and strategies to increase demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
• Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
• Ability to manage cross platform content creation and distribution.
• Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
• Schedule anchors and multi-media journalists.
• Lead coverage planning of major events, i. e. elections, special events.
• Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments.
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies.
• Assist News Director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• College degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• In the event of a local hurricane, stay at the station with the rest of the staff to help support the news organization.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xkw8p4-18-117-172-251-42 in your application.