NEWS DIRECTOR - KSFY/KDLT

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About KSFY/KDLT:

Sioux Falls is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Upper Midwest and is home to more than 200,000 people. Healthcare and finance make up much of the workforce in Sioux Falls. There is never a shortage of things to do here. Summers are packed with outdoor festivals and concert events. Many also enjoy the city’s nearly 30 miles of bike trails; be sure to stop by the beautiful waterfalls of the Big Sioux River! And winter doesn't mean people hibernate; there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities all winter long. In 2014, the city built a 12,000-seat area that has hosted everything from PBR events, hockey, and indoor football, to concerts with names like Paul McCartney, Carrie Underwood, and Ed Sheeran. The city is also home to a new indoor aquatic center, an indoor ice skating facility, a basketball arena, and an indoor tennis complex. There is no shortage of places to eat either. Not only is Sioux Falls home to many familiar restaurant chains but it's also known for many great locally-owned restaurants. And if you want to get away for the weekend, you can drive to Omaha in three hours, Minneapolis in four, and the Black Hills in five.

KSFY/KDLT is an award-winning television operation serving viewers in the eastern half of South Dakota as well as portions of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls as one rebranded organization called Dakota News Now. The facilities put Dakota News Now on the cutting edge of television and news-gathering technology, making it one of the most state-of-the-art television stations in the market and the region. The Dakota News Now team produces 38 hours of news each week. Some of our employees have been here for more than 25 years. For others, this is their first job out of college. It's a great mix that gives us different perspectives while covering the news. People here enjoy the work they do, and everyone steps up to the plate during major news events like breaking news and severe weather.

Learn more about Dakota News Now & Sioux Falls here: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/page/ksfykdlt-careers/

Job Summary/Description:               

Dakota News Now (KSFY/KDLT/FOX) is looking for a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of broadcast journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. We want someone aggressive in pursuing breaking news and weather. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for Dakota News Now and a group of digital and social platforms in a visual and viewer-oriented storytelling style. The ideal candidate must be a creative thinker and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, winning news environment. The News Director must have a strong, working knowledge of community issues and possess sound journalistic principles.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Setting an urgent and aggressive tone in the newsroom
* Making editorial decisions on content
* Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are carried out by all staff members
* Assisting morning, evening, and weekend producers and reporters with story development and assignment
* Executing our Breaking News and First Alert Weather coverage plans
* Plan and execute “Big Story” coverage
* Holding all staff members accountable on a daily basis
* Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees
* Participate in editorial and planning meetings
* Work with producers and reporters to enterprise and generate content
* Monitor all newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Protect and defend the journalistic integrity of the news product
* Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms
* Execute news strategies developed by news and station management

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

* At least 3 years of newsroom experience and a BA in Journalism preferred
* Strong management, communication, and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community
* Proven leadership ability
* Creativity and passion for news
* Knowledge and understanding of using various digital and social platforms
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to multi-task in high-stress situations
* Previous news management experience is a plus

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KSFY/KDLT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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