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WLOS/WMYA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant News Director with strong leadership and investigative skills. We are looking for someone who loves to dig deeper and uncover the truth. This is a vital role in our newsroom that will oversee our 6pm and 11pm newscasts, as well as head up or four person investigative team.     

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the station's news operations, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 30+ hours of local news weekly
• Work closely with News Director to establish news content, philosophy, and direction
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
• Assist the News Director with recruiting and hiring for news personnel
• Work closely with our investigative and advocacy brands to grow and strengthen a key piece of our newsroom strategy
• Help develop our image on multiple platforms

• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
• Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations
• Must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
• A degree in journalism, broadcast media, or related field is required
• A minimum of five years' of experience in a news management role is required