Assistant News Director, WSYM

WSYM, the E.W. Scripps FOX station based in the vibrant city of Lansing, Michigan, is seeking an experienced leader and broadcast journalist to join our news team as Assistant News Director. If you desire to work with a great team of journalism professionals in gathering, producing, and delivering stories on multiple platforms that make a difference in our communities, we want to hear from you!

As the Assistant News Director, you will play a vital role in managing the daily coverage and operations of our news team. We require a hands-on leader who will roll up their sleeves to get the job done, highly organized with the ability to successfully multi-task. You will be responsible for consistently executing winning strategies while fostering creativity and coaching the team for growth and development.

Living and working in Lansing offers an exceptional quality of life, with a thriving, diverse community, abundant outdoor recreation, and a lower cost of living compared to many other major metro areas. Collaborate with a passionate, experienced news team committed to impactful storytelling, and be part of the forward-thinking E.W. Scripps media company, known for its commitment to excellent journalism and community service. Apply now to become the next Assistant News Director at WSYM FOX 47 in Lansing, Michigan.

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 demos performance in key target areas for multiple platforms

• 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 across departments

• Evaluate workflow efficiencies

• Assist news director in managing the budgetary aspects of newsroom operations

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred

• 2-plus years of experience in related field preferred

• Prior managerial experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 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

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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