What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Director position at Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc?
WPHL-TV (PHL17) in Philadelphia is looking for a News Director who is a passionate, powerful producer and leader. This unique opportunity is perfect for the candidate who loves getting an early start to their day. You'll oversee PHL17 Mornings News, a four-hour community driven morning show. We're looking for someone who knows the importance of collaboration. If you have a proven track record of managing a team and elevating the production value of shows, this is the opportunity for you. In addition to PHL17 Morning News, you'll guide the production of newsroom weekly shows and specials.
From exploring the historical sites like Independence Hall to taking in a Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field, you'll have plenty of places to explore in the City of Brotherly Love.
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, and sports programming production.
- Manages all aspects of the News Department
- Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
- Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.
- Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its digital platforms
- Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
- Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
- Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.
- Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.
- Responds to coverage questions.
- Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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