Newsroom Leader: Digital-First, Urgent Coverage

Hearst Magazines; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television's WLWT in Cincinnati seeks an Assistant News Director to guide daily operations, shape community‑driven storytelling, and ensure editorial integrity across on‑air and online platforms.

You will work with the News Director to drive breaking news coverage, mentor staff, and lead big-event coverage like elections and debates. Bachelor’s in Broadcast Communications or related field required; five years in newsroom leadership preferred; digital-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Five years of newsroom management experience.
• Strategic content development and team growth.
• Digital-first mindset and 24/7 news environment adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Work with the News Director to ensure content aligns with brand and strategy.
• Lead on breaking news, weather coverage, and enterprise reporting.
• Collaborate with reporters to deliver dynamic stories and live shots.
• Plan and execute big events coverage (elections, debates, live events).
• Lead investigative, consumer, and medical coverage.
• Provide mentorship and daily feedback to team members.

Skills

Newsroom management

Editorial judgment

Digital content

Team leadership

Breaking news

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications or related field

Job description

Hearst Television's WLWT in Cincinnati seeks an Assistant News Director to guide daily operations, shape community‑driven storytelling, and ensure editorial integrity across on‑air and online platforms.

You will work with the News Director to drive breaking news coverage, mentor staff, and lead big-event coverage like elections and debates. Bachelor’s in Broadcast Communications or related field required; five years in newsroom leadership preferred; digital-first mindset.