Category:
Administrative
Position/Title:
News Director
Details:
This position will be responsible for the overall management of creating and
disseminating local digital journalism content across multiple distribution
platforms including two broadcast television stations. Insure journalistic
standards are uniformly applied to all digital journalism content. In addition
to delivering content, this position will manage the associated marketing,
technology and production processes and systems necessary to support this
mission critical effort. Assure that the presentation and marketing of digital
journalism content adheres to the television station’ s strategic brand. Manage
the maintenance and operation of technical equipment needed for the collection,
editing and presentation of digital content.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
10/14/2016
Closing Date:
12/31/2016
City:
Mobile
State:
Alabama
URL:
http://https://www.wkrg.com
Experience:
B. A. or B. S. from an accredited college or university. 5 years or more
senior level management experience at a network affiliated local television
station. Preference of that management experience as a News Director. First hand
knowledge and understanding of basic journalistic standards and ethical decision
making experience is an important skill for this position. A strong
understanding of product branding and promotion is essential to the position.
Strong leadership and management skills are critical as this position has
oversight for a variety of station operations, including those typically
associated with the news, marketing and technical engineering departments. The
ideal candidate for this position has strong organization and delegation skills
as well as a creative vision for the future of local journalism based content
creation and distribution.
Requirements:
If you have been successful and are on the cutting edge of digital
journalism, a job is waiting for you on the beautiful Gulf Coast. WKRG News 5
and The CW55, Mobile-Pensacola, is seeking a Director of Digital Journalism. Not
an entry level management job, the person who fills this position will be
responsible for the creation and distribution of local content across multiple
platforms. The Director of Digital Journalism will manage news, marketing,
production and engineering process for the television station and website.
Experience and clear understanding of web content and search engine optimization
is required. This position requires a broadcast journalism degree from an
accredited college or university and a minimum of five years senior level
management as a News or Marketing Director.
Contact:
Send your resume to Human Resources, WKRG News 5, 555 Broadcast Drive, Mobile, AL 36606 or fax to 251/662-3073, email: hr@wkrg.com. Apply online at www.wkrg.com. EOE. M/F/D/V. Drug Screen/background check required.
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
