What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Director position at Morgan Murphy Media?
Morgan Murphy Media’s Victoria Television Group is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking News Director to lead our top-rated news team in Victoria, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced newsroom leader or a senior producer/reporter ready to take the next step. You will oversee all aspects of our news operation while fostering a collaborative and innovative newsroom culture. If you are passionate about delivering impactful news, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to mentoring and developing journalists, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- Oversee daily news operations and manage a team of reporters, producers, and anchors
- Lead the newsroom in producing fast-paced, engaging, and accurate news content across all platforms (broadcast, digital, social, and mobile)
- Hire, train, mentor, and motivate a diverse group of journalists, fostering teamwork and positive morale
- Ensure editorial excellence and uphold high journalistic standards and ethics
- Develop and implement innovative strategies for 24/7 news coverage
- Collaborate with station management and other department heads to achieve organizational goals
- Manage newsroom budgets and resources efficiently
- Engage with the community and represent the station at local events
- Drive the integration of digital, social media, and mobile platforms into the news operation
What you’ll bring:
- At least five years of experience producing news content in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum two years of television news management experience (or equivalent leadership experience)
- Strong journalistic background and excellent news judgment
- Demonstrated ability to hire, train, and motivate a diverse team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing budgets and resources
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified women and minorities. If you know of individuals who may be interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to refer them to us.
The Victoria Television Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.