Assistant News Director

Tribune-Star

Des Moines, IA, US
Not specified
Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism
Minimum two years news programming experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
The Tribune-Star is seeking an Assistant News Director to support the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming production. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in news programming, with responsibilities including planning, staffing, training, and critiquing newscasts

Job Summary

  • The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather, and sports programming production.
  • This role involves planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department while serving as the News Director in their absence.
  • The incumbent is responsible for developing news coverage strategies, critiquing newscasts daily, and ensuring achievement of viewer rating goals.

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The Tribune-Star is seeking an Assistant News Director to support the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming production. The role requires strong leadership skills and experience in news programming, with responsibilities including planning, staffing, training, and critiquing newscasts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism
  • Minimum two years news programming experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership experience in news department
  • Ability to coach and mentor staff members
  • Proficiency with office equipment and computers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
  • Minimum two years' experience in news programming production
  • Fluency in English language required

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