Assistant News Director

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KOSA:

CBS 7 News is the top-rated, long-time news leader in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

Based in Midland/Odessa, we pride ourselves in being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level, throughout the state of Texas and very often on the national stage.
Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every day…and we know that requires outstanding writers, creative photographers and an innovative production team. Whether we're following local officers to the nation's capital to remember their fallen brothers; traveling to Marine boot camp to highlight a local man's journey; covering a hometown president (George W. Bush) during his eight years in office; or tracking the latest developments in the oil and gas industry – KOSA is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.

As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port, travel to and from Midland from anywhere in the world (and very soon even out of the world!) is quick and easy. We are also nestled in a picturesque region of Texas, often referred to as a hidden jewel that makes for exciting weekend trips for the outdoors adventurer or the lover of rare or unique art.

Learn more about KOSA at http://www.cbs7.com/.

Job Summary/Description:

KOSA-CBS7 & Telemundo 20, in Odessa-Midland, TX, is seeking an Assistant News Director. This person will be responsible for daily news coverage, especially breaking news, and working with newscast producers and MMJs. We need a dedicated leader with determination, focus, and commitment to lead our #1-rated, award-winning news team.

Duties /Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee the daily editorial process and on-air execution of newscasts, and manage the daily operation of the newsroom, both CBS7 and Telemundo 20, guiding coverage across all platforms, linear and digital
- Assist with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department
- Coach and mentor reporters and MMJs to elevate writing and storytelling
- Direct newsroom operations and schedules
- Work with producers to ensure quality control and brand touchpoints
- Work with the ND and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop them
- Helps develop news coverage strategy for the station and digital platforms
- Critiques newscasts/website daily to correct errors, improve coverage, and provide mentoring feedback to news staff
- Provide content for the CBS7 website when needed
- Help gather sources/stories for newscasts and MMJs
- Take charge of specials, projects & live events as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- BA in Journalism with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a television newsroom, including some management experience
- Strong management, communication, and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community
- Proven leadership ability
- Creativity and passion for news
- Knowledge and understanding of using various digital and social platforms
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task in high-stress situations
- Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Optional bilingual - Spanish

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KOSA-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqwq6z-18-191-238-216-42 in your application.