Assistant News Director

KTVZ News is seeking an Assistant News Director to help lead the day‑to‑day operations of our award‑winning newsroom. This role requires a dynamic, forward‑thinking leader who will drive daily content, guide coverage decisions, and ensure strong breaking and developing news coverage.

• Drive daily content and guide coverage decisions.
• Ensure strong breaking and developing news coverage.
• Collaborate with reporters on story development and with producers to create compelling newscasts.
• Lead by example, fostering a positive newsroom culture while coaching, mentoring, and inspiring staff at all levels in partnership with the News Director.
• Manage multiple priorities in high‑pressure situations with composure and flexibility, including on‑call duties across mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• At least two years of broadcast newsroom experience, including one year in a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of media ethics and legal standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain one (required for driving news vehicles).
• Flexibility to adjust schedules for breaking news and coverage demands.

This is a full‑time hourly position eligible for a full array of benefits available through our Benefits Hub.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; please provide your referral source during the application process. NPG of Oregon is an EOE. References must be made available upon request.