News Director, Wfdd

Wake Forest University

Winston Salem, NC, United States
On-site
Editorial agenda
Daily news coverage
Broadcast and digital platforms
Wake Forest University is seeking a News Director for WFDD Public Radio in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves leading the newsroom, setting editorial agendas, and ensuring timely and impactful reporting across platforms

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads WFDD Public Radio's local newsroom and sets the editorial agenda for daily news coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.
  • This role ensures WFDD delivers timely, original reporting that reflects what is happening in our community right now while maintaining the depth, accuracy, and public service mission of public media journalism.
  • The News Director plays a key role in shaping coverage for the station's morning broadcast while maintaining a newsroom culture focused on urgency, collaboration, and strong reporting.

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Wake Forest University is seeking a News Director for WFDD Public Radio in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves leading the newsroom, setting editorial agendas, and ensuring timely and impactful reporting across platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • editorial agenda
  • daily news coverage
  • broadcast and digital platforms
  • timely, original reporting
  • morning broadcast coverage
  • newsroom editorial workflow
  • coaching reporters

Nice-to-have

  • audience insights
  • digital analytics
  • listener feedback
  • multimedia storytelling
  • strong and diverse newsroom

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • At least five years of professional experience in a newsroom
  • Demonstrated news judgment
  • Experience assigning, editing, and developing stories
  • Strong writing and script-editing skills
  • Ability to work early morning hours
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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