Description

• Produce the 6PM newscast.
• Make decisions about stories to be included in newscasts, who should cover them, story form & duration, and in what order they should air.
• Work with News Director to plan short- & long-term strategies while managing workflow of projects & challenges.
• Communicate to newsroom staff on objectives, goals, and action plans that affect them.
• Ability to make managerial decisions when News Director is unavailable. Routinely exercise independent judgement, acting as a point person & decision-maker for newscasts.
• Make snap decisions during breaking news, communicating clearly with assigned crews & the newsroom.
• Ability to coordinate multiple field crews in multiple ways.
• Work with producers & reporters to develop complete stories, find contacts, and track follow up stories.
• Work closely with Digital Manager, coordinating what & how to post stories on the web and on social media.
• Ability to utilize livestream technology to distribute breaking news or live press events in real time.
• Manage nightside staff by coordinating with reporters & producers, stepping in when breaking news happens, reviewing both broadcast & web scripts, and communicating with the overnight crew.
• Is knowledgeable about local, national, and global events. Has a good understanding of government & legal policy and procedures.

• College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
• Minimum of four years' experience of working in a newsroom.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a producer.
• Must be articulate in English, possess excellent written & verbal communication skills, and an ability to get along with and motivate a broad range of personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and organize.
• Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.