Assistant News Director

Nexstar Broadcasting

Des Moines, IA, US
Not specified (assumed to be onsite as the position is in a broadcasting environment)
Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism
Minimum two years news programming production experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Nexstar Broadcasting is seeking an Assistant News Director to support the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming production in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate should have a background in broadcast journalism, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills

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 ensuring viewer rating goals are met.
  • The incumbent critiques newscasts daily to correct errors and provides mentoring feedback to news staff.

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Nexstar Broadcasting is seeking an Assistant News Director to support the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming production in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate should have a background in broadcast journalism, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership experience in news department
  • Ability to mentor and coach 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 required

Work Rights

Not specified

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