What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Director position at Hubbard Broadcasting?
The position of New Director is responsible for directing and manging the news department and seeing that the vision and mission is understood by the entire news organization.
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you’re surrounded by opportunity while experiencing forward-thinking philosophy. You’ll work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create the most entertaining content in Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you’re searching for a career On-Air, Behind-The-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there’s opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
- Direct and manage overall operation of the news department.
- Implement goals, strategic plans, and business objectives formulated with the General Manager.
- Coordinate the station's news and information content across its multiple platforms.
- Responsible for enforcing, following, communicating, and developing various policies, procedures, and guidelines for successful operation of the news department including applicable company or station policies and guidelines.
- Responsible for preparing and managing the news department's annual operating budget, as well as providing input for the capital budget.
- Supervise of all news department staff, including recruiting, development, and if necessary, termination of staff members.
- Minimum of five years in key leadership role(s) within a television newsroom preferred.
- Experience in a multi-platform news organization in breaking news situations.
- Demonstrable knowledge of all phases of a television news operation including but not limited to: news reporting and writing newscast formats, news producing, newsroom organization, and newsgathering technology.
- Must be a dynamic strong leader with a clear vision and ability to communicate that vision to their staff.
- Ability to think critically and adept at managing in a fast-paced, highly charged and aggressive news environment.
- Basic understanding of newsroom technical operation including computer networking, newsroom systems, microwave, satellite and digital technology.
- Knowledge of social media and multiplatform news gathering. Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills.
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you’re surrounded by opportunity while experiencing forward-thinking philosophy. You’ll work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create the most entertaining content in Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you’re searching for a career On-Air, Behind-The-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there’s opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.