News Director

WBUP/WBKP-TV, ABC 10 & CW5, seeks a dynamic and experienced News Director to lead our news team in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. The ideal candidate is a goal-oriented, digitally savvy, and creative leader and coach who’s eager to win in a highly competitive news environment. If you have a proven track record of producing great content that will grow TV ratings and increase our digital presence, we want to hear from you!

About us: Since we went on the air in 1996 we have always been independently owned. We're one of the few stations left in the country that's not owned by a big corporation. We don't answer to any corporate overlords, which gives us a lot more freedom to experiment and try something new. We are the "Hometown station" as we strive to focus on the news that affects everyone. Less "if it bleeds it leads" and more local hometown stories that you might not see on the corporate owned stations. No agendas, just straight up news.

The great resignation has hit us as well, so this is the perfect opportunity for a News Director to come in and build their own news department

General Responsibilities:

Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations

Approve all newsroom personnel decisions

Build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community

Monitor all on-air and online product for compliance to Federal, State and local laws as well as First Amendment

Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to digital platforms

Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology

Supervise and provide regular feedback for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

4 year degree with an emphasis in Journalism or equivalent

Minimum five years of journalism experience preferred

3+ years of current digital media experience

A broad-based knowledge of journalism and related standards, the news media environment and audience consumption trends

Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging multi-platform news content, including text, audio, video, photos, graphics, data, visual journalism/storytelling and community building

Hands-on knowledge of special coverage, features, enterprise and investigative reporting and breaking news

Exceptional leadership and management skills with previous experience building teams, hiring, developing and retaining employees, and clearly articulating roles responsibilities

Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems (NewsKing is our current NRCS)

The ability to shoot and edit your own stories

Possess a valid driver`s license acceptable driving record.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, health, dental and vision insurance.

This is a small news staff in a small market. Everyone has to wear many hats.

Lake Superior Community Broadcasting is an EOE