News Director

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Peoria, IL, United States
$70k-$80k; not specified; not specified ph
News coverage strategy development
Newscast critique and feedback
Staffing and training management
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, managing the News Department and developing news coverage strategy

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, managing the News Department and developing news coverage strategy.
  • Key responsibilities include planning and managing staffing, training, performance evaluations, and making hiring/termination decisions.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and Paid Parental Leave.

Matching Summary

The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, managing the News Department and developing news coverage strategy.

Salary

$70k-$80k; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • News coverage strategy development
  • Newscast critique and feedback
  • Staffing and training management
  • Achieve viewer rating goals
  • Equipment needs determination

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching subordinates
  • Effective listening and communication
  • Team collaboration for solutions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum five years news programming production
  • At least two years leadership experience
  • Experience guiding and motivating subordinates
  • Experience establishing long-range objectives
  • Experience preparing departmental budgets

Work Rights

Not specified

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