Assistant News Director

About us:

WISC, 3 News Now, is a family-owned, people-first newsroom.  The community is at the core of what we do and who we are, and we believe it is our duty to inform but also to inspire. 

About this opportunity:

Are you ready to join a newsroom and management team that allows room for growth, innovation, AND a personal life? Do you love the chaos of a newsroom during breaking news but also thrive on special projects and strategy? Do you aspire to one day move into the News Director’s office and drive the strategy yourself?  This job is the one you’ve waited for. WISC 3 News Now in Madison is looking for an Assistant News Director to join our experienced team of managers to help lead a team of hungry, creative journalists. You’ll be responsible for setting the daily editorial strategy and working with broadcast and digital producers to execute that strategy across several platforms, including Madison’s most popular news website. Do you love holding the powerful accountable? In this role, you’ll also help lead News3’s award-winning investigative and special projects team. You will help with budgets, help recruit new talent and coach and train both veteran and emerging journalists. All of this while working for a company that values YOUR time away from work. We believe in working hard but also leaving space for the things that give your life meaning. We want to set you up to lead a newsroom of your own the right way while keeping perspective about a life outside of news.

What you’ll do:                       

• Work with producers, anchors, and production team on visual and content execution of broadcasts
  • We need someone with prior experience in showcasing and a creative eye
• Work with News Director on long-term newsroom strategy
• Assist News Director with budgets, recruiting, coaching, and special event planning
• Work with other station departments on sponsorships and promotions
• Directly supervise news reporters and weather anchors

What you’ll bring:

• At least five years of experience in a television newsroom
• At least two years of management experience
• Track record of success in newsroom positions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communications, Journalism, or other related fields
• Desire to lead and coach others
• Extremely organized, strategic thinker
• Able to direct others – both above and below – on content and strategy
• Understanding of target audiences and metrics of success on TV and digital
• A clear understanding of journalism rules and laws, as well as journalists’ rights to records and meetings
• Outside-the-box ideas and solutions to standard problems
• Aspirations beyond the Assistant News Director position

What 3 News Now offers:

• We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture, and our community.
• We are a team of talented and creative professionals.  Who wouldn’t want to work with the best in the business?
• Mentoring and training programs to promote success in your role
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays.

WISC 3 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER