Assistant News Director

WLOS in Asheville, NC is seeking a news manager to join the team as Assistant News Director. Our newsroom is dedicated to advocacy and accountability, storytelling, asking tough questions, holding leaders accountable and getting the information viewers want.

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

• 6-10 years newsroom experience, 3 years in management.
• 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.