Assistant News Director

WJLA in Washington, DC is seeking a news manager with major market experience to join the team as Assistant News Director.
Our newsroom is dedicated to audience-first storytelling, asking the questions they want answered, holding leaders accountable and getting the information they want to the places they go to find it.

The Successful Candidate:

• First-rate editorial judgment and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of major issues in politics, education, public safety, the economy and other primary areas of public interest.
• Creative multi-platform storyteller able to quickly and effectively copy edit shows, packages and posts for impact, clarity and accuracy.
• Actively engaged in daily news cycle, works closely with other news managers to ensure we stay on top of breaking news and important developments in ongoing stories.
• Able to respond quickly to breaking news, redirecting field resources and managing effort inhouse.
• Dedicated to journalistic principles of objectivity and editorial fairness.
• A digital leader who understands news is a 24/7 multi-platform effort.
• Working knowledge of legal issues common to news reporting and how to avoid pitfalls.
• Solution-oriented, positive attitude.
• Well-organized and able to craft and execute cross-platform coverage plans for local breakers and major, scheduled news events.
• Comfortable managing staff, holding people accountable, providing (and accepting) constructive criticism.
• DC area news background a plus.

• Minimum 10 years newsroom experience, 3-5 years in management in Top 40 market.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Understands the non-stop nature of news and is available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.