Regional News Director
News Director Opportunity at Allen Media Broadcasting – Midwest News Hub serving KWWL, KIMT, and WREX.
Allen Media Broadcasting is searching for a seasoned and energetic leader to direct its multi-location Midwest News operations at:
- KWWL - Waterloo, IA
- KIMT - Rochester, MN-Mason City, IA
- WREX – Rockford, IL
The News Director will oversee the editorial, production, and operations at all three stations and on all platforms, coordinating all efforts through middle managers in each location.
The ideal candidate understands the significance of upholding the individual station's brand identity, delivering on the operational mission of the hubbed product, and further developing the necessary workflow efficiencies to drive business success.
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on success, excellence, and innovation.
- Communicate the newsrooms’ vision and strategy, providing daily direction on major stories, weather events, and breaking news.
- Ensure ethical and balanced reporting, adhering to Allen Media policy, FCC regulations, federal and state laws, industry best practices, and the station's brand promise.
- Actively recruit and develop a strong news team.
- Develop and manage the annual news operation budget.
Qualifications:
- Comprehensive understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, empowering team members and effectively resolving conflict.
- 3-5 years of experience in newsroom management.
- Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
- Proven track record as a team builder.
About the Markets:
The Waterloo-Cedar Rapids-Dubuque-Iowa City market offers a high quality of life, featuring numerous colleges and universities, ample recreational opportunities, and convenient access to major cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, and Des Moines.
The Rockford market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, ample recreation and close proximity to Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee. Located just 55 minutes west of Chicago, Rockford is a city on the rise.
The Rochester-Mason City market is located within an arm’s reach of several successful Division 1 programs, as well as several big market professional teams. We are in a competitive, Midwestern market between Des Moines and the Twin Cities.
Application Information:
Interested candidates should contact:
Aaron Scoby, Vice President & General Manager
ascoby@kwwl.com
KWWL Television, Inc. 511 E 5th Street Waterloo, IA 50703
Allen Media Broadcasting, LCC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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