CBS News and Stations ยท 5 hours ago
VP News
West Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $225K/yrCBS News and Stations is on a mission to unleash the power of content, and they are seeking a VP of News for CBS Sacramento. The role involves leading the strategic mission of the news operation, delivering high-quality local news, and fostering a collaborative newsroom environment.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Plan long-term strategy for the news department with emphasis of ratings, retention and growth across platforms and screens
Provide strategic and tactical direction for day-to-day news coverage, breaking news/weather, special projects, enterprise reporting, memorable storytelling, community journalism, special events coverage and editorial
Lead newsroom management team. Create a diverse, collaborative, and balanced work environment. Develop employees through feedback and coaching
Create brand vision, oversee planning and execution for newscast on all platforms, including the CBS News Sacramento streaming channel
Find opportunities for modernization, innovation, and next-generation storytelling
Plan long-term strategy improving the AR/VR studio environment opportunity
Engage with community organizations to implement content partnerships
Develop and maintain newsroom budget and expense management
Ensure a balanced and ethical presentation of news in accordance with CBS policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading a local news organization. The ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic and challenging environment
Demonstrated leadership and strategic decision making
Proficient on the Sacramento market
Experience developing short and long-term strategies from audience research and ratings data
Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement
Track record of being a successful, people-first manager who cultivates collaboration and feedback
Skills in producing engaging, content centric newscasts and digital content
Experience developing short and long-term strategies from audience research and ratings data
A participative leadership approach that cultivates collaboration and innovation
Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement
Experience managing budgeting processes and strategic planning
Legal understanding of FCC rules and regulations
Must be a strong leader with the ability to manage all aspects of the newsroom
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred
Prior experience as a News Director for a television station or network team preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Company
CBS News and Stations
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.
501-1000 employees
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