News Director, Wfdd

WFDD Public Radio

Winston-Salem, NC, US
Five years professional newsroom experience
Editorial leadership and story assignment skills
Morning drive broadcast coordination
The News Director leads the local newsroom and sets the editorial agenda for daily news coverage across broadcast and digital platforms

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads the local newsroom and sets the editorial agenda for daily news coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.
  • This role plays a key part in shaping coverage for the station's morning broadcast while maintaining a culture focused on urgency and collaboration.
  • WFDD is committed to building a strong and diverse newsroom that serves listeners wherever they encounter the station's reporting.

Matching Summary

The News Director leads the local newsroom and sets the editorial agenda for daily news coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Five years professional newsroom experience
  • Editorial leadership and story assignment skills
  • Morning drive broadcast coordination
  • Breaking news response capabilities
  • Script editing and audio production

Nice-to-have

  • Public media or nonprofit newsroom background
  • Experience with NPR programming formats
  • Track record of impactful local journalism
  • Collaborative small newsroom environment fit
  • Digital publishing and social media tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • At least five years of professional newsroom experience
  • Valid driver's license required for travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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