KLFY LLC is seeking a News Director to lead its news department in Peoria, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in news programming production, including leadership roles, and will oversee staff management, news strategy, and programming quality
Job Summary
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production.
Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website, and critiques newscasts daily to correct errors and improve coverage.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.
Matching Summary
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KLFY LLC is seeking a News Director to lead its news department in Peoria, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in news programming production, including leadership roles, and will oversee staff management, news strategy, and programming quality.
Salary
$70k-$80k; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Supervise news, weather, and sports programming
Develop news coverage strategy
Critique newscasts daily
Achieve viewer rating goals
Manage departmental budgets
Nice-to-have
Guide, direct, and motivate subordinates
Identify and develop employee skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum five years' experience in news programming