News Manager

FOX49 ETWC is seeking a hands-on News Manager with strong leadership and coaching skills to oversee the gathering of content for one nightly newscast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate values creative storytelling and providing distinctive content, with a passion for local news and multi-tasking.

Requirements

• Managing the station’s news department, setting budgets, establishing goals and coverage plans, as well as directing news staff.
• Initiating and managing growing content delivery both on linear and digital platforms.
• Teaching, coaching, guiding the newsroom for best practices.
• Fostering an inspiring and inclusive culture.
• Working with corporate management to establish news and weather content, philosophy, and direction.
• Reviewing daily newscasts and digital content to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and provide feedback to news staff.
• Recruiting, hiring, and negotiating contracts for news department personnel.
• Collaborating with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach goals.
• Working with producers to create engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Planning and executing daily operations and sponsored content compliance within news.

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Open-door policy
• Upward mobility
• Strong desire to see you succeed