We're looking for a dynamic newsroom leader to take our award winning team to the next level.
WVVA TV, in beautiful Bluefield, WV, a dominant NBC affiliate is searching for a News Director to help guide our news department to new heights of journalistic and ratings success. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a great team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining market leading standards for newsroom operations and content. Other duties include hiring, coaching, supervising and evaluating news personnel, as well as preparation and administration of newsroom budgets and capital requests. The News Director is expected to work closely with other department managers to achieve the company's overall performance goals.
A minimum of 8 years television news management experience and a college degree in broadcast journalism preferred. Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong working knowledge of community issues, as well as sound journalistic principles. Must have the ability to make fast, accurate journalistic and logistical judgments. Excellent communication skills are required.
If you have a passion for excellence, and a burning desire to lead the number one television newsteam in the Bluefield/Beckley WV market we want to hear from you.
WVVA offers a competitive salary, traditional benefits package, plus health club membership.
WVVA Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: Newsdirector@wvva.com or mail to:
News Director Opening
3052 Big Laurel Highway
Bluefield, WV 24701
Interviewing will begin immediately.
