Assistant News Director

News 8 Now has an immediate opening for a dynamic Assistant News Director to become our next newsroom leader. Not only will you help manage the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, but you’ll also shepherd Morgan Murphy Media’s new J365 Producer program. The Assistant News Director will work closely with the News Director on special projects, planning, and leading a growing team of award-winning journalists. They will also guide the next generation of Producers through an intensive year-long on-the-job training program designed to set them up for a long and successful career through a dedicated curriculum to include showcasing, newsroom leadership, understanding the audience, goal setting, digital producing and more.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with broadcast and digital producers, MMJs, photojournalists, and anchors to create compelling news content for all News 8 Now newscasts and platforms
• Guide daily editorial meetings
• Develop daily coverage plans and special content plans
• Oversee J365 Producer program
• Administrative duties like scheduling and training
• Provide feedback to the news team
• Produce newscasts as needed

What you’ll bring:

• Newsroom management experience preferred
• A strong newswriting and newscast producing background
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in high stress situations
• Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to schedule changes

Morgan Murphy Media is a dynamic and progressive family-owned business since 1890 that values our employees, culture, and community. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, it operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, apps and a digital marketing agency across its seven locations. To learn more, visit morganmurphymedia.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: As a condition of employment, Morgan Murphy Media requires that newly hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to any medical or religious accommodations.