Assistant News Director

About us:

News 3 Now, the CBS affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin, is a family-owned, people-first newsroom.  We are a legacy, hard news, coverage-based operation, and strong viewer advocate with a long history of excellence and accolades.

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?  If so, this might be the job for you.

News 3 Now is looking for an Assistant News Director to join our experienced team of managers and help lead and grow a team of hungry, creative journalists.  You’ll set the daily editorial strategy and work with broadcast and digital producers to execute that strategy across our different platforms.  You’ll also join our hands-on, collaborative management team in setting long-term strategy, and budgets, recruiting new talent, and coaching and training veteran and emerging journalists.  All this while working for a company that values YOUR time away from work.  We believe in working hard but leaving space for the things that give your life and career meaning.

What you’ll do:                       

• Work with Producers, Anchors, and Production teams on visual and content execution of broadcasts.
• Work with News Director on newsroom strategy and execution.
• Assist News Director with budgets, recruiting, and coaching.
• Work with other station departments on sponsorships, promotions, and community events.
• Directly supervise and coach Reporters, Weather Anchors, and other personnel as required.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communications, Journalism, or other related fields
• At least three years of experience in a television newsroom with experience managing a team.
• Track record of success in key newsroom positions.
• People orientation and a desire to lead and coach others on content, strategy, and skills development.
• Organized, strategic, and innovative thinker.
• Understanding target audiences and success metrics in TV, Digital, and social media.
• A clear understanding of journalism rules, laws, and rights.
• Aspirations beyond the Assistant News Director position.

What News 3 Now offers:

• We’re a dynamic, progressive, family-owned business that values our employees, culture, and community.
• We are a team of talented and creative professionals.  Who wouldn’t want to work with the best?
• Formal and informal mentoring and training 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