Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Assistant News Director
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading media company, and they are seeking an Assistant News Director to assist the News Director with all aspects of news, weather, and sports programming production. The role involves planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations within the News Department, as well as developing news coverage strategies and critiquing newscasts to improve quality and mentoring staff.
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Responsibilities
Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News Department (other than Production.)
Assists with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department
Consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
Develops news coverage strategy 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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Minimum two years' experience in news programming production, with some leadership experience preferred. (Depending on market size.)
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
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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