Assistant News Director at Nexstar Media

The Assistant News Director will work closely with the Executive Producers/News Director. This role will require maintaining and building a high impact team capable of producing linear newscasts and digital programs for our CTV app. Candidate must have a proven track record of creative producing showcasing stories owning the big stories and a passion for weather. The successful candidate will have experience leading others and the ability to coach and grow a team.The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news digital platforms programming production and serves as the News Director in his/her absence.Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News DepartmentAssists with planning scheduling and staffing training and performance evaluations for the News Department.Consults on decisions regarding hiring evaluation promotion and termination of employees.Develops news coverage strategy and executes that vision for the station and its website.Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.Ensures achievement of digital goals.Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.Responds to coverage questions.Serves as the News Director in his/her absence.Performs other duties as assigned. Requirement & Skills:Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.Fluency in English.Excellent communication skills both oral and written.Strong digital/OTT experience with creative mindset to grow platformsMinimum 5 years experience in news programming production and digital platforms with at least 3 years leadership experience preferred.Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment.Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Conveyancing Paralegal,Corporate Risk Management,Cisco,Activex,Air Compressors Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1