Assistant News Director Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Global Inclusion Assistant News Director
43050
Atlanta, GA, US, 30345
Production
Atlanta
Full-Time
On-Site

Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS Atlanta, the brand-new station in the CBS stations group, is seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and collaborative leader to oversee day-to-day newsroom operations in the role of Assistant News Director! This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work closely with the News Director to implement strategic planning for content across all platforms. This role will have a special emphasis around the CBS News Atlanta streaming platform.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Be a key decision maker in the newsroom, ensuring all content meets journalistic standards as well as the strategic vision set in partnership with the VP/News Director
Exhibit deep understanding of the news mission and work closely with reporters, producers, EPs and the assignment desk to make sure the entire team is completing the mission daily
Develop best in class coverage plans that are thoughtful and comprehensive for breaking news and longer-term projects, always remembering the importance of context and balance.
Improve the news, weather and sports experience for the audience in a state-of the-art full VR environment
Work with News Director & Creative Services VP to develop a strategic plan for placement and promotion of enterprise content
Must be an innovator who looks for opportunities to acquire new viewers through data-driven experimentation with content and production.
Must have a strong track record of managing projects of all kinds with excellent attention to detail and timely completion
Collaborate closely with all members of the team, including station attorneys and CBS Standards, to develop ethical and balanced reporting.
Protect the culture by seeking out and including perspectives from all corners of the newsroom
Conduct regular check-ins with members of the team and offer feedback and mentoring

Basic Qualifications:

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

Additional Qualifications:

Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed
Must have deep knowledge of all functions of the news operation in order to effectively “pull the levers” to ensure content/shows are crafted to the highest standards and efficiency
Must embrace an “always on” mentality, willing to take calls, answer emails and troubleshoot newsroom issues 24/7
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts

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News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.