Assistant News Director-WTOC

WTOC-TV

Savannah, GA

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SKILLS

Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Coaching, Communication Skills, Content Development, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Interpersonal Skills, Journalism, Leadership, Manufacturing Assembly, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Multilingual, Multimedia, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, News Reporting, Newsroom, Online Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Promotional Programs, Quality Control, Set Goals, Spanish Language, Sports, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Video Production, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Savannah, GA

POSTED

9 days ago

::: {bind="with: opportunity"} ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR - WTOC Job Category : News Requisition Number : ASSIS016242 ::: ::: {bind="with: renderer"} ::: {bind="with: opportunity"} ## Posting Details - ::: {automation="opportunity-physical-locations"} ::: {bind="visible: $index() == 0 andand $parent.showAllLocations() == false"} ::: ::: ## Job Details ### Description About Gray Media: Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WTOC: WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia, which was named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. As Savannah's first TV station, WTOC's community roots run deep. The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City. Job Summary/Description: WTOC News, THE Southeast News Leader, is looking for a forward-thinking journalist to lead the day-to-day operations of our newsroom. This person will be responsible for directing daily news coverage, especially breaking news, both on-air and online. They will work closely with producers, anchors, and MMJs to develop strong storytelling skills and unique showcasing in every newscast. The assistant news director will work hand-in-hand with the assignment manager to coordinate staffing and schedules. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Oversee the daily editorial process and on-air execution of newscasts, and manage the daily operation of the newsroom, guiding coverage across all platforms - Assist with planning, staffing, and training for the News Department - Coach and mentor staff to elevate writing and storytelling - Direct newsroom operations and schedules - Work with producers to ensure quality control - Work with the ND and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop them - Helps develop news coverage strategy for the station and digital platforms - Critiques newscasts/website daily to correct errors, improve coverage, and provide mentoring feedback to news staff - Provide content for newscasts, website when needed - Help gather sources/stories for newscasts and MMJs - Take charge of specials, projects and live events as assigned Qualifications/Requirements: - A bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related communications field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a television newsroom, including some management experience - Strong time management, communication, and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community - Proven leadership ability - Creativity and passion for news - K owledge and understanding of using various digital and social platforms - Strong organizational skills - Ability to multitask in high-stress situations - Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills - Optional bilingual - Spanish If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to [https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings](https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=17e0ee49-5d43-486b-a064-6f07be1decc3#top){target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal) *WTOC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.* Additional Info: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ::: :::

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