Assistant News Director

EverythingLubbock Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Des Moines, IA, US
Not specified
News coverage strategy development
Newscast critique and feedback
Staff project assignment and deadline verification
The Assistant News Director position at EverythingLubbock Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc involves supporting the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming production. The ideal candidate should have a background in Broadcast Journalism, leadership experience, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • 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 with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department and consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
  • 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.

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Match Score: 75

The Assistant News Director position at EverythingLubbock Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc involves supporting the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming production. The ideal candidate should have a background in Broadcast Journalism, leadership experience, and strong communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news coverage strategy development
  • newscast critique and feedback
  • staff project assignment and deadline verification
  • viewer rating goal achievement
  • quality programming equipment evaluation

Nice-to-have

  • employee developmental needs identification
  • effective listening and team communication
  • leadership experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two years news programming production experience
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks

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