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News Director
| Company | TDS |
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| Location | Bend, OR, USA |
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| Salary | $84700 – $137700 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
- 4+ years experience in anchoring, producing/assistant news directing or similar in a local television environment.
Responsibilities
- Sets direction and manages the process of producing news, information and lifestyle programming.
- Lead and manage daily content gathering, which includes running the daily editorial meeting, assigning stories that support the brand position and target audience goals, & coaching associated staff toward excellent execution in all aspects of the final product.
- Researches and fact-checks news stories for credibility and utilizes the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request process.
- Manages department budget and resources required to deliver on approved projects.
- Leads breaking news coverage.
- Motivates the team to create engaging content and meet deadlines.
- Champions for multi-platform content and manages the flow, including social media and web applications.
- Develops an extensive network of contacts within the local market to ensure professional relationships and access to information of importance to the local community.
- Interacts daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and extend the brand.
- Perform other duties as needed on a daily basis such as assignment managing, writing, producing, reporting and anchoring.
- Manages the writing and production of on-air spots to promote new content.
- Public speaking and appearances at local business, government and society events in support of the brand and spread awareness of the content.
- Oversees the development of all local program content. Works closely with the Production Manager to ensure appropriate level of personnel to meet production deadlines for live and recorded programs.
- Responsible for hiring and ongoing development of news and content personnel, including producers, associate producers, anchors, reporters, videographer/editors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journalism/reporting experience.
- News management experience preferred.
- Solid news judgement.
- Understands where to focus energy and how to produce stories under pressure/deadlines.
- Able to handle last minute changes.
- Communicates clearly and effectively.
- Computer assisted reporting experience.
- Understanding of the FOIA request process.
- Able to manage personnel issues with complete confidence and professionalism.
- Well-read and knowledgeable in current events and news.
