Assistant News Director (R50028506)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content. JOB DESCRIPTION

Come join Dallas Fort Worth's top source for local news and be the first Assistant News Director to lead the KDFW news team in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility coming in 2026.

KDFW Fox 4 is seeking a digitally focused, dynamic, high-performing, results-driven Assistant News Director to build on our long-term success and lead our team into the future. KDFW airs 78.5 hours of local news and programming each week, more than double the news of any other station in Dallas Fort Worth. We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced News leader with exceptional news judgment to serve as the second-in-command in our digital first newsroom. In collaboration with the VP News Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily news and content operations across all platforms. The ideal candidate will be expected to develop new, original content for digital, streaming and linear platforms. They must bring a creative approach to the job with a successful track record of developing new ideas and seeing those ideas to fruition.

The Assistant News Director candidate will be part of a winning team that believes in supporting, mentoring and training our staff. As part of our total compensation package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, a competitive vacation plan, and a 401K just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and understanding of digital and social media operations, coupled with a keen awareness of emerging trends in new media. As a key member of our leadership team, the candidate will be responsible for managing a large editorial team. Working closely with the managing editor, executive producers, reporters, and digital staff, the candidate will leverage strong planning skills to ensure the seamless execution of news coverage. The ability to navigate and adapt to the evolving media landscape is crucial.

The qualified candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of current local, national, and international events and issues. Additionally, they will represent the station in a manner consistent with the business standards and policies of the Company. Beyond daily operations, the candidate will contribute to the resolution of staffing and equipment issues and effectively manage newsroom expenses, subpoenas, licensing, and vendor contracts.

Desired Skills:

• Proven experience spearheading overall newsroom operations in the absence of the VP News Director, ensuring seamless coordination between departments, efficient resource allocation, and adherence to tight budgets and deadlines.
• A track record of coaching executive producers and managers through conflict resolution and communication issues to enhance their leadership and managerial skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing digital data and trends to inform and optimize the station's online strategy, resulting in increased web and social media traffic.
• Experience in building engaging newscasts and social media promotional campaigns for apps, involving talent and aimed at organic audience engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to train staff on new technology, workflows, and distribution tools.
• Ability to build relationships with community groups, along with experience planning station initiatives to produce high-quality special programming.
• Track record of conceptualizing, researching, staffing, and launching new original programming.
• Experience in managing staffing, editorial, logistical, and strategic organization of breaking and major news events, ensuring competitive and engaging coverage on all platforms.

The candidate should be adaptable, innovative, and committed to maintaining the high journalistic standards of our organization. Other duties will be assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field of study from an accredited college/university, and a minimum of five years' experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required. Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel and privacy laws. Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts and shows. Must have excellent supervisory, people and management skills. Requires a unique and diverse combination of computers, engineering, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, personnel issues and planning experience along with a background in journalism and TV news. Must be able to use newsroom computer systems, including iNews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $160,000.00-180,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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