Job Title: Assistant News Director
Full-Time
Job Description:
- News 15, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA has an immediate opening for Assistant News Director to help manage the news department
- Seeking a leader who thrives on teaching, coaching and developing a strong and postive newsroom environment
- The Assistant News Director will work in coordiantion with the News Director to develop and manage the overall philosophy, workflow, editorial direction, and staff of the news department
- In addition the Assistant News Director will perform the following duties:
- Ensure proper training for news department employees
- Make decisions on stories and newscasts
- Proof read scripts
- Establish general duties and schedules for all news department employees
- Exercise editorial and production control of newscast content
- Establish and enforce rules and procedures within the department
- Perform any and all other tasks perceived, assigned, and/or required that contribute to the smooth running for the department and to the achievement of departmental and station goals
- College degree is required. Major in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or another related field is preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in TV news with at least one year in a Producer or other leadership role
Anyone interested should send a resume and their credintials to jobs@bayoucitybroadcasting.com. Please include “Lafayette Assistant News Director” in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date Posted: 5/10/17