KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a News Director.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the strategic vision and editorial direction for 5 Eyewitness News.
- Collaborate with the General Manager and station's management team on immediate and long-term objectives, overall business goals, and action plans.
- Direct all daily operations of the news department to ensure the vision and mission of 5 Eyewitness News is understood and delivered by the entire news organization.
- Responsible and accountable for maintaining overall quality and growing the performance of the station's news content by evaluating and critiquing all newscasts and digital content (including streaming channels, websites, and mobile applications.)
- Execute the station's primary commitment to being first and accurate with breaking news and severe weather coverage across all broadcast and digital platforms.
- Continually develop a strong News Department staff through applicable training, evaluation and continuing communication with team members.
- Lead ongoing recruitment to develop a diverse and talented pool of candidates for all positions in the department. Interview and hire new employees for the department.
- Uphold the high journalistic standards at the core of Hubbard Broadcasting's history. Maintain accuracy and fairness in the newsroom’s story selection and presentation.
- Be an engaged member of the community who understands the wide diversity of the market, including its many neighborhoods, issues, and special characteristics.
- Understand and incorporate market research and your own tested instincts to continue a long history of innovation in newsgathering and presentation.
- Responsible for all administrative duties of the department, including budget preparation and expense management, personnel supervision, and adherence to company policies.
- All other duties as may be assigned.
Diversity Statement
Job Overview
The position of News Director is responsible for the leadership of the station's news department and directing its operations across all broadcast and digital platforms. The News Director manages all personnel and resources of the department and is responsible for evaluating, establishing, and executing the vision of 5 Eyewitness News.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
- 10+ years of television news experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior newsroom manager in a large (top 50 ranked) market.
- Demonstrable mastery of all phases of television news operations, including news writing and reporting, newscast producing and formatting, digital content management, social media management, and newsgathering technologies.
- Dynamic, strong leader with a clear vision and ability to communicate it to their team.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Comfortable working with contemporary business technology such as computers and smartphones.
- Basic understanding of current newsroom technologies, including newsroom content systems, digital content creation software, and newsgathering tools.
- Understanding of basic financial management with demonstrable experience in preparing and controlling departmental budgets.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
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