ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR - WCAX

Requirements

• Editorial Leadership: Excellent news judgment, strong writing and storytelling ability, firm grasp of newsroom principles and journalism ethics, and ability to teach best practices to staff.
• Commitment to Urgency: Ability to direct breaking news coverage on all platforms and champion the First Alert weather strategy.
• Digital Competency: Solid understanding of current platforms, distribution of content, and commitment to a digital-first strategy.
• People Skills: Ability to guide, support, and inspire producers, anchors, and reporters.
• Motivational Skills: The capability to motivate the team while holding those you lead accountable.
• Content Production Knowledge: Understanding of basic rundown systems (ENPS), digital CMS, live production basics, field workflows, and modern video formats.
• Superb Communication Skills: Ability to deliver clear decisions and directions in a high-stress environment.
• Management Experience: 3+ years newsroom leadership (EP/Managing Editor/Asst ND)
• Record of Success: Proven skills to direct breaking-news coverage on all platforms.
• Experience: 2 years of experience as an EP or senior producer, preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO