Assistant News Director: Multi-Platform Leader & Mentor

Gray Media, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WAFB in Baton Rouge seeks an innovative Assistant News Director to lead daily newsroom operations, steer multi-platform content strategy, and mentor a winning team of journalists. This senior leadership role focuses on being first and winning big in breaking news, weather, investigations, and sports across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms.

You will guide editorial decisions, collaborate with managers and producers, and drive audience-first storytelling while maintaining

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field required.
Significant newsroom experience with a proven editorial track record.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship ability to develop a diverse team.
Strong multi-platform expertise across digital, social, streaming, and traditional broadcasts.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead daily newsroom operations and drive content strategy across platforms.
Mentor and develop journalists, editors, and producers.
Direct content distribution across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms.
Ensure stories are optimized for viewers wherever they are and maintain newsroom excellence.