WLKY - News Director

Responsibilities

• Editorial leadership and local news department serving multiple platforms
• Recruit and coach editorial team
• Develop contemporary news product on all platforms
• Budget administration
• Develop and execute news operation strategy
• Collaborate with other department heads on station plans

Requirements

• 3+ years of broadcast television newsroom operation management
• Experience mentoring news staff
• Demonstrate how you have improved news product at another broadcast television station
• Experience managing multiple hours of daily newscasts
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Have a valid driver's license

Qualifications

Related military experience will be considered

Skills

Foster collaboration and open communication

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services

About the Role

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Schedule

N/A

Pay

N/A

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.