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Assistant News Director
Madison, WI
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 Media Client in Madison 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 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. Our Client believes in working hard but also leaving space for the things that give your life meaning. They 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 :
What They Offer :
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. "
