Assistant News Director, WRTV

WRTV, the E.W.

Scripps A BC affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana is looking for an experienced, aggressive and collaborative-style Assistant News Director to join our team.

The Assistant News Director must be a proven newsroom leader who knows how to win breaking news and weather coverage on all platforms, maintain a strong sense of urgency with our newscast production and newsroom culture, and knows how to balance serious journalism with lighter moments critical to the success of our newscasts.

The successful candidate must have drive and passion, with an innovative mind and truly be able to see the big picture.

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day news operation and be involved in long-term planning of news content across all platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Assist News Director with supervisory responsibility for all news broadcasts and online content.

Involved in hiring and performance management of direct reports.

Assist News Director in the on-going evaluation of personnel.

Create tactics and strategies to increase ratings performance in key target areas for multiple platforms.

Assist in execution of news content strategy.

Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.

Ability to manage cross platform content creation and distribution.

Write copy and edit scripts for air and web.

Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.

Schedule anchors and multi-media journalists.

Lead coverage planning of major events, i.

e.

elections, special events.

Proactively communicate news initiatives & community efforts across departments.

Evaluate workflow efficiencies.

Assist News Director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

College degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.

At least 5 years supervisory experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Advanced oral and written communication skills.

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Positive reinforcement style of management with the ability to hold staffers accountable while helping them to grow their skills.

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HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE:

Consistent with our commitment to maintain a safe workplace free of known hazards, all employees and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

We also may require staying up to date on booster shots in the future based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and manufacturer recommendations.

If you are hired, we will require you to verify that you are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by your start date, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption by Scripps in writing or any other exemptions available under applicable law.

This requirement currently excludes positions located in Florida, Montana, and Tennessee due to state law; however we are monitoring developments related to OSHA requirements which may supersede state law in the future.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve.

We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections.

We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different.

Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative.

Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W.

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world.

As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.

The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery.

Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum.

Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W.

Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

Summary
Location: Indianapolis, IN
– WRTV
Type: Full time