NEWS DIRECTOR
Full-Time:
 
Summary
 
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, and sports programming and production including evaluation of leads, prioritization and distribution of assignment and the development and production of news broadcast and digital content. The News Director also provides editorial decision making and guidance to ensure compliance and accuracy, and that deadlines are met and makes decisions regarding hiring, training, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Directs the gathering and production of news content for broadcast and digital platforms, leveraging the use of digital tools to enhance news gathering and dissemination.
• Supervises personnel, which includes assignment allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Generates assignments and evaluates news leads/tips to develop stories.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research; ensures the accuracy of news programs.
• Edits news material and reporter submissions; prepares and writes stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Interacts with senior management in the development, implementation and maintenance policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
• Monitors equipment usage and ensures the maintenance of equipment inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree; or at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and specified responsibilities.

• Knowledge of broadcast and web-based journalism principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of on-air and online techniques/procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, conventions and protocols relating to the delivery of news and public affairs content.
• Knowledge of editorial and ethical standards for the research and development of journalistic articles and/or presentations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to problem solve, make immediate decisions and provide leadership skills and examples.
• Ability to effectively listen and to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Ability to develop and deliver news reports and programs on-air and online.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and adapt news and public affairs items for incorporation into on-air and/or online content.
• Ability to make broadcast programming decisions with defined parameters.
• Skill in the use of journalistic research and methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, monitoring, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Journalism writing skills.

• A valid driver’s license will be required if a motor vehicle must be operated on the job.
• Work may on occasion require travel.

• $55,000-$65,000 per year

• Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Employee Paid Dental, Vision. LT Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life/AD&D and Accident Insurance available
• Up to Two Weeks Paid Vacation per Year
• Up to five Sick days per Year
• Six Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Maryland Saves Plan
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Free YMCA Membership Available