Assistant News Director
Category: News - Management
Location: Jackson, MS - WAPT-TV
Posted: 10/22/2012
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Compensation:
Description:WAPT, a Hearst owned ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS, has an opening for an Assistant News Director. We’re searching for a dynamic newsroom leader to oversee day to day operation of the news organization.
Our company has a reputation for grooming future News Directors. Need someone who can help focus our shows and differentiate us from the competition.
Requirements:Job requirements:
•Have excellent news judgment
•Be able to lead a young group of producers
•Lead breaking news coverage
•Lead severe weather coverage
•Lead special event/project coverage
•Manage daily coverage
•Lead web coverage
•Be ready to work a flexible schedule
•Manage future assignments with assignment desk
•Develop contacts and sources on beat coverage
•Work with management team on strategic plan
•Be able to multi-task under deadline pressure
•Be accountable for quality control on product
•Be a positive influence on the newsroom
•Have fun
Education:Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Experience:The right person for the position will have at least two years experience in a leadership position in TV news.
To apply:Send DVD, resume, and cover letter to:
Ben Hart, News Director, WAPT TV, 7616 Channel 16 Way, Jackson, MS 39209. (601) 922-1607 bhart@hearst.com
EOE
M/F/D/V
