Assistant News Director — Lead Multi‑Platform News

CBS News and Stations; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Zusammenfassung

CBS Atlanta is seeking an experienced Assistant News Director to oversee day-to-day newsroom operations and drive the editorial mission across platforms, with a special emphasis on the CBS Atlanta streaming platform.

The role partners with the News Director to implement strategic planning, mentor staff, and develop data-informed coverage plans that meet journalistic standards and audience needs around the clock.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years in local news management and 2+ years in a major market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism
• Knowledge of Atlanta DMA preferred

Aufgaben

• Be the key decision maker in the newsroom, ensuring content meets journalistic standards and strategic vision.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, EPs and the assignment desk to ensure the team completes the mission daily.
• Develop best-in-class coverage plans for breaking news and long-term projects with balance and context.
• Maximize the news, weather and sports experience for the audience in a state-of-the-art full VR environment.
• Work with the News Director and Creative Services VP on promotion and placement of enterprise content.
• Innovate to acquire new viewers through data-driven content and production experimentation.
• Manage projects of all kinds with excellent attention to detail and timely completion.
• Collaborate with station attorneys and CBS Standards to ensure ethical reporting.
• Protect newsroom culture by incorporating diverse perspectives.
• Conduct regular check-ins with staff and provide feedback and mentorship.

Kenntnisse

Newsroom leadership

Editorial planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in journalism

Jobbeschreibung

CBS Atlanta is seeking an experienced Assistant News Director to oversee day-to-day newsroom operations and drive the editorial mission across platforms, with a special emphasis on the CBS Atlanta streaming platform.

The role partners with the News Director to implement strategic planning, mentor staff, and develop data-informed coverage plans that meet journalistic standards and audience needs around the clock.