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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$45,000 - $52,000/yr

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (7:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

KTTC, based in Rochester, Minnesota serving Southeast Minnesota and Northern Iowa, is seeking an Assistant News Director. This person will be responsible for daily news coverage, especially breaking news and digital news content decisions. They will work closely with the News Director on a strengths-based focus in guidance for content 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 KTTC and Fox 47 (KXLT), 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 and a daily plan for all of KTTC's streaming/digital platforms
• Help gather sources/stories for newscasts and MMJs
• Take charge of specials, projects & live events as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• BA in Journalism and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a television newsroom
• 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

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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)

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

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkm4w0-3-144-95-167-42 in your application.