Assistant News Director
Hearst Television
Birmingham, ALThis is a Full Time Job
Assistant Local News Director
WVTM TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL is searching for a passionate, creative, and experienced news leader to fill an Assistant News Director role. You will have excellent news judgment, management skills and a bold approach to breaking news coverage--on the air and online. You will help lead our news team in the execution of market defining breaking news, weather coverage, and community service on all platforms daily. As Assistant New Director, you will lead the news team in facilitating impactful community-based stories. With a unique format and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the best. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
• Work with the News Director to oversee the daily operation and editorial content of the newsroom
• Plan big event coverage
• Help with sweeps planning
• Build the brand, both on air and online
• Schedule newsroom employees
Requirements
• 2 years of newsroom supervisory and/or management experience
• Producing background preferred
• Individual must have experience with news and managing a large staff and multiple hours of daily newscasts
• Adaptability in ever-evolving news environment
• Related military experience will be considered
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional wellness support
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQ health services
Additional Information
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We are committed to fostering collaboration and open communication within our organization, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
