News Director

Job Description

News Director, KPAX

KPAX, the E.W. Scripps CBS affiliate in Missoula, Montana is searching for an experienced News Director to keep our station moving forward to new heights of success.

Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rockies, Missoula, Montana, is a vibrant and thriving community that offers an unparalleled quality of life. Surrounded by the majestic Bitterroot and Sapphire mountain ranges, Missoula boasts a diverse and active outdoor community. From world-class fly fishing on the legendary Clark Fork River to hiking and biking on the extensive trail system, the opportunities for adventure are endless. The city's thriving arts and cultural scene, coupled with its growing gastronomy and craft brewing industries, make Missoula a truly unique and desirable place to live.

The right candidate will be someone who understands deep impact local content and can help teach and develop our talented group of journalists into stronger emotional storytellers. We seek someone who can foster a positive, innovative and hard charging newsroom into a digital now mindset. We are looking for a candidate who can effectively plan a news strategy for a continuous measurement world, while still being able to coordinate breaking news, weather and large event coverage.

You must be a risk taker and someone ready to adapt, change and think out of the box. If this sounds like you, we would like for you to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.
• Responsible for developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth while effectively managing news content delivered on multiple platforms.
• Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy.
• Analyze and respond to trends affecting the industry and DMA.
• Approve all newsroom personnel decisions.
• Develop and control annual budget to comply with station guidelines.
• Build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community.
• Monitor all on-air and online product for compliance to Federal, State and local laws as well as First & Fourteenth Amendments.
• Work closely with other members of station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
• Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology.
• Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• 5+ years newsroom experience with a minimum of at least 2+ years in news leadership roles desired.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
• Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
• Have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings both inside and outside the organization.
• Proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbb04x-18-224-55-99-42 in your application.