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Skills
Brand Messagingunmatched
Broadcast Journalismunmatched
Broadcastingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Employee Terminationsunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Journalismunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Mobile Applicationsunmatched
Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
News Reportingunmatched
Newsroomunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Sportsunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
WKRN News 2 in Nashville, TN has an opening for an Assistant News Director who assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming, production and overseas daily newsroom operations.
Responsibilities:
Assists the News Director with management of all aspects of the News Department.
Serves as the Executive Producer for special projects.
Oversee daily newscasts and advise news managers.
Hiring reporters and managing their development, coaching to improve their skillset.
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web.
Assists with planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
Develops new concepts for news coverage for the station and digital products.
Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process, and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
Consults on decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.
Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
Collaborates with digital, marketing, and other department leaders to drive cross‑platform synergy, audience growth, and consistent brand messaging.
Helps ensure news content is optimized for digital consumption, including app alerts, breaking news updates, and special digital coverage.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Newsroom management experience preferred.
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
Strong producing skills.
Demonstrated understanding of digital news platforms, including station websites, mobile apps, and streaming products.
Experience managing or coordinating cross‑platform content strategies that align broadcast and digital workflows.
Ability to collaborate across departments to maximize app engagement, digital audience growth, and overall newsroom efficiency.
Comfortable using digital analytics and audience data to inform coverage decisions and content strategy.
Fluency in English.
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.