Assistant News Director

WesternSlopeNow Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Des Moines, IA, US
On-site
News coverage strategy development
Newscast critique and feedback
Assigning projects and meeting deadlines
The Assistant News Director at WesternSlopeNow, a Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. company in Des Moines, IA, is responsible for supporting the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming, while also serving in the News Director's absence. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in news programming production

Job Summary

  • Assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence.
  • Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website, and critiques newscasts daily to correct errors and improve coverage.
  • Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming and ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.

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The Assistant News Director at WesternSlopeNow, a Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. company in Des Moines, IA, is responsible for supporting the News Director in managing news, weather, and sports programming, while also serving in the News Director's absence. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in news programming production.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news coverage strategy development
  • newscast critique and feedback
  • assigning projects and meeting deadlines
  • viewer rating goal achievement
  • equipment needs determination

Nice-to-have

  • coaching and mentoring skills
  • effective listening and communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two years experience
  • Leadership experience preferred

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Not specified

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