Assistant News Director

News-Press TV, LLC, of St. Joseph, Mo., is looking for someone who wants to grow their career while helping grow the station’s news product. The company is looking for an Assistant News Director. The right candidate will be excited to join a talented team of journalists who remain at the forefront of this constantly changing field.

The Assistant News Director’s duties will include supervising the daily operations of our broadcast platform. This includes approving news rundowns, advising and mentoring reporters and managing resources and personnel. This person will be part of a newsroom management team. The successful candidate will be expected to function within the framework of a research-driven news department that emphasizes source cultivation, enterprising and breaking news. This position must have the ability to support all platforms including web, mobile and print.

The right candidate must be a good leader who has good rapport with staff. He/she should have good organizational skills and superior news judgment. He/she will need to be innovative and a strategic thinker. The candidate must work well under pressure, foster cooperation in a stressful setting and meet strict deadlines.

This is a full-time position with on-site work requirements.  Compensation will be dependent on experience.  A full range of benefits is available and may be viewed at https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits 

A college degree in journalism, communication or a related field is desired. Three to five years’ experience in television news management in producing or a similar role is preferred.

Successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screening and possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance coverage.

Please apply at www.npgco.com/careers and indicate your referral source.

News-Press TV, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.