What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Director position at CUMULUS MEDIA Inc.?
CUMULUS MEDIA | Dallas, TX is looking for its next News Director. If news runs in your blood and you get an adrenaline rush from breaking stories, then this job could be for you. Candidates must have the ability to relate to a 35-64 yr. old adult and know what stories appeal to and resonate with them. Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic and have a history of news department success as a News Director. You must be a great interviewer, be curious, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work exceptionally well in a team environment. You will be expected to be at the station for breaking news and severe weather events. This position requires extreme reliability and flexibility, as the news never stops.
Who We Are: CUMULUS | Dallas, TX currently features 6 stations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area: KTCK 1310/96.7 The Ticket, KPLX 99.5 The Wolf, New Country 96.3 KSCS, News/Talk 820 WBAP, News and Information, 570 AM KLIF, & Hot 93.3 KLIF-FM. At Cumulus Dallas we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio, to success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anchors newscasts and reports daily stories.
- Coordinate breaking news coverage and oversee content on the web and social media
- Understands the importance of social media and coaches your team on posting relatable material to the target audience each day.
- Provides regular performance feedback to staff.
- Reports to the program director and understands the goals of the radio station and our target audience.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Highly organized and excellent time management skills
- Audio production skills required.
- Familiar with FCC rules and regulations and EAS guidelines
- Proficient in using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, News Boss, Adobe Audition or other audio editing programs.
- Familiar with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
- Available to be on-call as needed and for emergency wall-to-wall coverage.
- Have a keen sense of knowing the stories that appeal to and resonate with Adults 35-64.
- Strong understanding of digital and social media
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).