Assistant News Director, WEWS

## Assistant News Director, WEWSApply:
Cleveland, OH - WEWS:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR036908

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, is looking for an experienced and collaborative Assistant News Director to help lead one of the market's most trusted news operations. Working alongside the News Director, you will help oversee all news broadcasts and online content — shaping editorial direction, driving cross-platform audience strategies, and developing the talented team that keeps Cleveland informed.

From planning landmark coverage of elections and major local events to managing the budgetary and operational heartbeat of the newsroom, your leadership will have a real and lasting impact. If you're a seasoned news leader who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering journalism that matters, WEWS wants to hear from you.  
** 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
* Generally, 7+ 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  
** WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:
** Cleveland, Ohio is a city on the rise, sitting on the southern shore of Lake Erie with a rich cultural heritage and a passionate, proud community. Home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Music Center, the city offers an exceptional arts and culture scene. The vibrant neighborhoods of Ohio City, Tremont, and Little Italy are filled with acclaimed restaurants, craft breweries, and independent boutiques that give Cleveland its distinctive, welcoming character.  

Sports are woven into the fabric of life here. Cheer on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, rally behind the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Field House, or soak in the electric atmosphere of a Cleveland Browns game at Huntington Bank Field. Cleveland's passionate fan base and storied sports history make it one of the most spirited towns in the country.  

Beyond downtown, Greater Cleveland delivers outstanding outdoor recreation along the shores of Lake Erie, with stunning Metroparks, world-class kayaking, and easy access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park — Ohio's only national park. With a cost of living well below most major markets, a booming food-and-drink scene, and a community that is warm and genuine, Cleveland is a place where your career and your life outside of work will both truly thrive.#LI-SM2

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