News Director News 12

Overview

Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience.

News 12 is the leader in hyperlocal news, weather, traffic, politics, investigative and more, delivering 24/7 award-winning coverage in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Westchester, and Hudson Valley and available on News12.com and the mobile app.   Additionally, News 12 delivers 5 local traffic and weather channels.  Plus, now you can see the best of News 12 from across the tri-state area all in one place with News 12 NY.  Streaming live 24/7 on YouTube, FireTV, Plex, Tubi, LocalNow, Vizio, Samsung TV Plus, PlutoTV, Stirr.

Responsibilities

Summary

Are you one of America's most respected news leaders? Are you passionate about leading local journalism on all platforms? Can you chart a path that brings your team to continued excellence in storytelling? We have a big job with top-flight veteran journalists and up and comers on a large staff steeped in hyper-local storytelling waiting for your leadership.  

We cover a big piece of Americas #1 market as part of a network of seven newsrooms in the NY/NJ/Ct region servicing an audience of more than 4.5 million. We're part of the Altice USA family, America's fourth largest cable network and partners with Cheddar, the business focused cable channel.  

Responsibilities

• The next news director will complement their accomplished journalism chops with strong strategic, organizational, scheduling, budget and workflow ideas and execution.
• Evidence of a strong producing background gets our attention along with a leadership style that balances the drive for innovation and success with active employee engagement, feedback, and communication.
• Since we're in the Northeast - come with a demonstrated skillset in delivering impressive multi-platform all year weather coverage. It's a large viewing area encompassing the whole state of New Jersey.
• Develop a culture rich in accountability with beat-driven journalism along with content and workflow that embraces and enhances the intersection between linear and digital/social.
• Strong skillset in identifying, evaluating performance, and coaching on-air talent.
• Interact with executive management in the development and implementation of network content, policies, priorities and short-and long-term strategic planning for the news station.
• Knowledge and ability to develop superior collaboration between editorial and operations and field staff with an eye towards maximizing technology.
• In conjunction with network executives, the News Director will market the product, enhance/innovate ad sales opportunities, and direct the digital, social media and OTT strategies for the channel.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 years in journalism, including 8 in television news, with a reputation for quality demonstrated through awards, honors, ratings, brand elevation
• At least 5 years in television management with superior news judgment and an audience focused strategic approach
• Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies
• An unwavering commitment to watch, read and evaluate multi-platform performance
• Understanding budgeting and the economics of a news station
• A thorough knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism
• Experience with programming and production budgets preferred
• Ability to manage a fast moving, high pressure newsroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, provide clear accountabilities and improve work culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as required in a newsroom
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital, social media and OTT platforms
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, leadership, communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills along with coaching and training skills
• Committed to on-air talent evaluation, coaching and motivation.
• A keen understanding of Nielsen ratings and a deep appreciation for data driven performance metrics on all platforms
• Problem Solver who can quickly assimilate input and make a decision.
• Have a fun side 😊

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