Gray Media
HAWAII NEWS NOW-NEWS DIRECTOR - KHNL
Gray Media, Houston, Texas, United States,
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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$125,000-$180,000/yr (DOE)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary/Description:
Hawaii News Now (KGMB/CBS – KHNL/NBC – KFVE/IND - TELEMUNDO) in Honolulu, is looking for a News Director with exceptional news acumen, enviable people skills and the natural ability to collaborate within a high-performing organization.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be an inspiring, hands-on leader with a proven track record of coaching and developing talent, exhibiting journalistic integrity in decision-making, solid organizational skills, and a commitment to covering breaking news and owning the big news story of the day – every day.
Leading and supervising all aspects of news content and gathering, including strategizing, executing, and evaluating coverage plans for the station and its digital properties.
Finding and investing in opportunities for new employees to grow into the next generation of newsroom leaders.
Regularly evaluating newscasts to improve coverage and provide valuable feedback to the news team.
Working collaboratively with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
Building a culture of workplace integrity, free of harassment, discrimination, and incivility, and filled with opportunities.
Maintaining a positive relationship with viewers, users, and the community we serve through authentic connection and effective communication.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Minimum five years experience in news programming production, with at least two years experience in a leadership role.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating a team, including setting performance standards and monitoring progress.
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, and inspire others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.
Proficiency with newsroom and station technology.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
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 )
KHNL-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
2 - 5 years: Minimum five years experience in news programming production, with at least two years experience in a leadership role.
Education
Bachelors or better in Journalism.
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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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$125,000-$180,000/yr (DOE)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary/Description:
Hawaii News Now (KGMB/CBS – KHNL/NBC – KFVE/IND - TELEMUNDO) in Honolulu, is looking for a News Director with exceptional news acumen, enviable people skills and the natural ability to collaborate within a high-performing organization.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be an inspiring, hands-on leader with a proven track record of coaching and developing talent, exhibiting journalistic integrity in decision-making, solid organizational skills, and a commitment to covering breaking news and owning the big news story of the day – every day.
Leading and supervising all aspects of news content and gathering, including strategizing, executing, and evaluating coverage plans for the station and its digital properties.
Finding and investing in opportunities for new employees to grow into the next generation of newsroom leaders.
Regularly evaluating newscasts to improve coverage and provide valuable feedback to the news team.
Working collaboratively with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
Building a culture of workplace integrity, free of harassment, discrimination, and incivility, and filled with opportunities.
Maintaining a positive relationship with viewers, users, and the community we serve through authentic connection and effective communication.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Minimum five years experience in news programming production, with at least two years experience in a leadership role.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating a team, including setting performance standards and monitoring progress.
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, and inspire others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.
Proficiency with newsroom and station technology.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
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 )
KHNL-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
2 - 5 years: Minimum five years experience in news programming production, with at least two years experience in a leadership role.
Education
Bachelors or better in Journalism.
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