Assistant News Director

The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence.   • Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News Department (other than Production.) • Assists with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department. • Consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees. • Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website. • Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff. • Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met. • Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals. • Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming. • Responds to coverage questions. • Serves as the News Director in his/her absence. • Performs other duties as assigned.   Requirements & Skills :   • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. • Fluency in English. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Minimum two years’ experience in news programming production, with some leadership experience preferred. (Depending on market size.) • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution. You must apply online to be considered for this position.  Please go to: [link in the portal] to access all career opportunities for WOWK-TV and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. WOWK-TV is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-Onsite