Assistant News Director

Job Description

Assistant News Director, WGBA

Discover the Charm of Green Bay, Wisconsin as the Assistant News Director at WGBA.

Join the dynamic team at WGBA, the E.W. Scripps Company's NBC affiliate, located in the vibrant city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. As the Assistant News Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead the daily news operations and content strategy in this thriving Midwest community. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the news coverage and content strategy, working closely with the News Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compelling journalism to the local community. With a focus on driving audience growth and operational efficiencies, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the station's success.
Outside of work, you'll find endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the outdoors. Explore the stunning natural beauty of the area, with miles of scenic hiking trails, pristine beaches, and an abundance of parks and recreational areas. Indulge in the region's renowned culinary scene, featuring farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and a thriving local food movement. Green Bay offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Nestled along the shores of the iconic Green Bay on Lake Michigan, this picturesque city boasts a rich heritage, from its deep roots in the Native American Oneida culture to its status as the home of the legendary Packers in the NFL.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Assist news director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.
• Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports.
• Assist news director in the on-going evaluation of personnel.
• Create tactics and strategies to increase demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.
• Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
• Ability to manage cross platform content creation and distribution.
• Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
• Schedule anchors and multi-media journalists.
• Lead coverage planning of major events, i. e. elections, special events.
• Proactively communicate news initiatives across departments.
• Evaluate workflow efficiencies.
• Assist news director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 7+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

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