Assistant News Director

Company: Genesis Global Recruiting
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Our client is a family-owned, people-first newsroom. The community is at the core of what they do and who they are, and they believe it is their duty to inform but also to inspire.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

About this opportunity:

Are you ready to join a newsroom and management team that allows room for growth, innovation, AND a personal life? Do you love the chaos of a newsroom during breaking news but also thrive on special projects and strategy? Do you aspire to one day move into the News Director's office and drive the strategy yourself? This job is the one you've waited for. Our client is looking for an Assistant News Director to join their experienced team of managers to help lead a team of hungry, creative journalists. You'll be responsible for setting the daily editorial strategy and working with broadcast and digital producers to execute that strategy across several platforms, including Madison's most popular news website. Do you love holding the powerful accountable? In this role, you'll also help lead the station's award-winning investigative and special projects team. You will help with budgets, help recruit new talent and coach and train both veteran and emerging journalists. All of this while working for a company that values YOUR time away from work. We believe in working hard but also leaving space for the things that give your life meaning. We want to set you up to lead a newsroom of your own the right way while keeping perspective about a life outside of news.

What you'll do: Work with producers, anchors, and production team on visual and content execution of broadcasts. They need someone with prior experience in showcasing and a creative eye

Work with News Director on long-term newsroom strategy
Assist News Director with budgets, recruiting, coaching, and special event planning
Work with other station departments on sponsorships and promotions
Directly supervise news reporters and weather anchors

What you'll bring:At least five years of experience in a television newsroom
At least two years of management experience
Track record of success in newsroom positions
Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Communications, Journalism, or other related fields
Desire to lead and coach others
Extremely organized, strategic thinker
Able to direct others - both above and below - on content and strategy
Understanding of target audiences and metrics of success on TV and digital
A clear understanding of journalism rules and laws, as well as journalists' rights to records and meetings
Outside-the-box ideas and solutions to standard problems
Aspirations beyond the Assistant News Director position

What the company offers:They are a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values their employees, their culture, and their community.
Thye are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn't want to work with the best in the business?
Mentoring and training programs to promote success in your role
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays.

OUR CLIENT IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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