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Assistant News Director

WPTA

Fort Wayne, IN 09-30-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Assistant News Director - WPTA

About WPTA:

WPTA-TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality journalism has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards and the highest honors form the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Television, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

WPTA is looking for a highly motivated Assistant News Director. As assistant you will oversee daily editorial and content decisions for WPTA's ABC and NBC newscasts. This leader will report directly to the News Director. Together as a team, they will develop and implement a news content and delivery strategy that is focused on journalistic integrity and serving the viewer. The Assistant News Director will also oversee digital and OTT strategies.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Four Year College Degree Preferred
- Significant Newsroom Leadership Experience
- Strong Digital Content Producing Skills
- Leadership expertise and the ability to motivate a team

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d80pnm-3-133-12-172-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.