Assistant News Director

Job summary
WACH has an immediate opening for a dedicated, experienced, and motivated Assistant News Director.The ideal candidate will oversee production of newscasts, digital and social content.You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors, and newsroom managers on daily news coverage.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters for assigned 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• Oversee Special projects• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts• Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field• Sharp video shooting and editing skills• Experience with iNews, AVID and Xpression• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privcy laws• Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news• Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating• Experience as a news manager preferred