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 KWCH:

KWCH/KSCW is the #1 news leader based in Wichita, Kansas. We have a dedicated team of anchors, reporters, photojournalists, producers, and production staff who enjoy telling the stories of our community.

Job Summary/Description:

KWCH-TV is looking for a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of broadcast journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. We want someone aggressive in pursuing breaking news. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for KWCH and a powerful group of digital and social platforms in a visual and viewer-oriented storytelling style. You will prepare young journalists to develop their skills and move up within the company. The ideal candidate must be a creative thinker and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, winning news environment. The News Director must have a strong, working knowledge of community issues and needs and understand sound journalistic principles.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Setting an urgent and aggressive tone in the newsroom
* Making editorial decisions on content
* Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are carried out by all staff members
* Assisting morning, evening, and weekend producers and reporters with story development and assignment
* Executing our Breaking News and Severe Weather coverage plans
* Plan and execute ''Big Story'' coverage
* Holding all staff members accountable on a daily basis
* Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees
* Participate in editorial and planning meetings
* Work with producers and reporters to enterprise and generate content
* Monitor all newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Protect and defend the journalistic integrity of the news product
* Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms
* Execute news strategies developed by news and station management

Qualifications/Requirements:
* At least 3 years of newsroom experience and a BA in Journalism preferred
* 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
* Previous news management experience is a plus

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)

KWCH-TV/Gray Media 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-gwqyjy-3-149-29-209-42 in your application.