assistant news director

WQOW TV18

<p>WXOW-TV is seeking a dedicated, high-energy Assistant News Director to lead our team of journalists in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin. We are looking for a leader who can manage daily content, mentor newsroom staff, and drive our &quot;Digital First&quot; mission while ensuring the highest standards of broadcast excellence.</p><p>The Assistant News Director is the primary on-site manager for the WXOW newsroom, reporting to the Regional News Director at WKOW-TV in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the day-to-day execution of our news product across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.</p><p>&middot; Newsroom Leadership: Supervise daily activities of newsroom personnel, including reporters, anchors, and photographers. Manage scheduling, provide performance feedback, and foster a professional, high-growth newsroom culture.</p><p>&middot; Editorial Oversight: Lead daily editorial meetings, assign stories, and coordinate coverage priorities. Ensure all content meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and legal compliance.</p><p>&middot; Breaking News &amp; Weather: Rapidly coordinate the station&rsquo;s response to breaking news and severe weather events, ensuring a continuous flow of information across all platforms.</p><p>&middot; Newscast Production: Research, write, and produce daily newscasts. Work closely with the Madison-based producing hub and local anchors to ensure polished, timely, and engaging broadcasts.</p><p>&middot; Multi-Platform Content Management: Oversee and contribute to the station&rsquo;s digital footprint. This includes writing for the website, managing social media accounts, and ensuring &quot;web-first&quot; delivery of breaking stories.</p><p>&middot; Operational Duties: Monitor scanners, develop community contacts, and remain available on-call for major news events.</p><p>&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.</p><p>&middot; At least 3 years of experience in a professional newsroom. Previous management or leadership experience is preferred, but we will consider high-potential candidates ready for their first management role.</p><p>&middot; Superior written and verbal communication skills.</p><p>&middot; Strong understanding of broadcast law and ethical journalism.</p><p>&middot; Ability to make fast, accurate editorial decisions under pressure.</p><p>&middot; Proficiency in video editing and digital content management systems.</p><p>&middot; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</p><p>Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and driver&rsquo;s license screening.</p><p>WXOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

WXOW Assistant News Director

TEGNA

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About TEGNA</b></h3>
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.</p></div><p></p><div><br>
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WFAA</b> in Dallas is looking for a seasoned <b>Morning Executive Producer</b>. This person must have strong news judgement plus have an eye for creativity and collaboration needed for our powerhouse team and morning show. This leader should know how to motivate a fully engaged team and ensure the high-quality standards of the <b>WFAA</b> Morning Show brand are in place every day. The ideal candidate should identify as a strong news leader that can execute vision with urgency and impact plus manage an audience focused content calendar that aligns with the needs of our community.
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<b>Responsibilities</b></p><div><br>
<ul><li>Grasp the content that matters to our communities and know how to bring timely coverage and conversation to our shows every day</li><li>Oversee the morning newscasts to ensure the brand promise and strategies are met</li><li>Regularly critique newscasts with the staff, both as a team and with individual producers</li><li>Hold a strong standard for the entire newscast, both streaming and linear, and its content that aligns with audience research and needs</li><li>Identify daily opportunities to have our news get noticed and reach new audiences including mobile shorts</li><li>Run a storytelling content calendar, operating 3-4 weeks out to allow for proper planning for the content creators and show vision</li><li>Lead teams in the creation of unique, shareable content</li><li>Skillfully use AI, social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content</li><li>Work with the story desk to identify and assign content appropriately for each platform</li><li>Encourage innovation, risk-taking and powerful storytelling in crafting great newscasts</li><li>Inspire enterprise stories and coordinate special coverage with news leadership team</li><li>Challenge the norm</li><li>Help create a multi-platform experience</li><li>Work collaboratively with other managers on big projects and overall transformation of the newsroom in balancing streaming, linear and digital coverage in a high pace marketing 4 atmosphere</li></ul></div><p><br>
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Requirements</b></p><div><br>
<ul><li>3+ years newsroom leadership experience needed as an EP, assistant news director, or news director</li><li>Experience successfully leading teams through content transformation</li><li>Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism</li><li>Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, editing, and content management systems a plus</li><li>Experience building coverage on streaming including wall to wall weather, continuous breaking and unique special content that drives minutes watched</li><li>Digital mindset that drives team to create mobile shorts and opportunities to grow our digital and streaming audiences with unique morning show talent and content</li><li>Know how to run a strong content calendar</li><li>Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines</li><li>BA/BS in journalism, communications or related a plus</li></ul></div>
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Benefits:</b></h3>
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TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.</p>
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Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.</p>
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Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.</p>
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TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.</p>
<ul><li>Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.</li></ul>
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EEO statement</b>:</p>
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TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com</p>
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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.</p><div><br>
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Morning Executive Producer

University of the Incarnate Word

<div><div><div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (2026-2027)</div>
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<div><div><b>Academic Year</b></div> <div>2026-2027</div>
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<div><div><b>UIW Mission</b></div>
<div>University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Summary</b></div>
<div>The UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (ND) is responsible for all on-air Newscast. The station promotes education while serving the university as a positive, reliable, and entertaining source of campus news, sports, and events. The UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director reports to the COMM/FILM faculty.<br>
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This is a student position open to current UIW students who may be hired through the Federal Work-Study Program or student employment.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Functions</b></div>
<ul><li>Write, verify and approve scripts and stack the rundown.</li>
<li>Manage the daily operations of UIWtv.</li>
<li>Learn to deal with real-life production challenges and gain professional experience and receive hands-on experience for students with an interest in the production process and aesthetics of broadcast television.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Qualifications
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Knowledge Skills and Abilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Ability to shoot, write and edit News Packages and VO/SOTS.</li>
<li>Ability to give and take direction from others.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally with others.</li>
<li>Knowledge of TriCaster Switcher, PremierePro, camera equipment, and strong writing skills.</li>
<li>Team player with a willingness to help and mentor students.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.</li>
<li>Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.</li>
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<div><div><b>Required Education</b></div>
<div>Full-time UIW Communication Arts student.</div>
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<div><div><b>Required Work Experience</b></div>
<div>None.</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Successful completion of COMM 3395 TV Practicum or COMM 3353 Broadcast Journalism.</li>
<li>Knowledge of TriCaster production switcher.</li>
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<div><div><b>Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations</b></div>
<div>None.</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Hours</b></div>
<ul><li>Must be available for rehearsals and live broadcasts.</li>
<li>Rehearsals and broadcasts will be every other Thursday from 11am -1pm.</li>
<li>Additional rehearsals will also be scheduled based upon the availability of the Officers and News Talent.</li>
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<div><div><b>Physical Demands</b></div>
<div>Ability to lift up to up to 20 pounds</div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Details</b></h2>
<div><div><div>Posting Details
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>STU1548PO</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of Vacancies</b></div> <div>1</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Type</b></div> <div>Part Time</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Category</b></div> <div>Students</div>
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<div><div><b>Desired Start Date</b></div> <div>08/03/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Multi-Hire Pool</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Position End Date (if temporary)</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Reports to</b></div> <div>COMM/FILM Faculty</div>
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<div><div><b>Salary</b></div> <div>$12/hr</div>
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<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>04/01/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicant</b></div>
<div>None.</div>
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<div><div><b>EOE</b></div>
<div>UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

UIWtv Student Broadcasting News Director (2026-2027)

Reach PLC

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><b><br>
Annual Salary</b> - up to $76,000 + excellent company benefits<br>
<b>Location</b> - California (Remote)</p><p>
We&rsquo;re on the hunt for a creative, driven Assistant News Editor to join our growing US newsroom. If you thrive on breaking stories, love crafting standout digital journalism, and enjoy collaborating across teams, we&rsquo;d like to hear from you.<br>
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This role will be working from California on evening shifts. You will be required to be flexible around weekend shifts on a rolling rota basis.<br>
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<b>About this role</b><br>
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Reporting to the News Editor, you&rsquo;ll work with a dynamic team of editors, reporters, and social pros. You&rsquo;ll take the lead in identifying and developing breaking news and feature stories to produce quality and exclusive content for all three of our major titles: the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star.<br>
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You will be alert to breaking news, assigning stories to writers, and paying attention to the finer details to edit their work to the highest standard. Using sound editorial judgment, you will know when stories require legal advice and make the necessary changes.<br>
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Using analytics tools, you will learn and show a willingness to drive traffic and story count numbers, as well as communicate effectively with other departments such as SEO and Social.<br>
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Setting the standard for excellence in the newsroom through professionalism, enthusiasm, and collaboration, you&rsquo;ll also conduct interviews, build strong source relationships, and stay ahead of trends by monitoring competitors and social media.<br>
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<b>So, who are we?</b><br>
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Reach Plc is the UK&rsquo;s largest commercial news publisher. We&rsquo;re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.</p><p>
Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation, headquartered in New York. We&rsquo;ve launched three standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star, covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle - all targeted at US audiences.</p><p>
We are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams, so if you enjoy a rapid pace, a lively newsroom, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you!<br>
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<b>What you'll need to succeed</b><br>
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You&rsquo;ll be a dynamic newsroom leader with proven experience in national or major regional journalism. Skilled at working independently, you&rsquo;ll bring unique ideas to craft compelling and creative stories, and perform under pressure while upholding the highest journalistic standards. You&rsquo;ll use data-driven insights to shape content, edit with speed and accuracy, and engage diverse audiences across digital platforms. Strong interviewing, investigative, and communication skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of media law, SEO, and digital publishing tools. A degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is required.<br>
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You will be able to forward plan, thinking beyond the shift you're working, looking at rotas and content plans, as well as juggling breaking news during a shift.<br>
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This role calls for sharp editorial judgment, creativity, and the ability to shape stories that inform, inspire, and resonate with audiences. You must feel comfortable editing reporters, providing them constructive feedback, and taking ownership of any issues in the team. You must be able to work flexibly, as this role involves shift work that includes evenings and weekends</p><p><b>
How we'll look after you</b></p><p>
We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:</p><ul><li><p><b>
25 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year (</b>15 days PTO plus 10 statutory holidays) and 5 sick days - if you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu</p></li><li><p><b>
401k </b>- Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution</p></li><li><p><b>
Personal Medical Insurance</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/ Caregiver/ Medical Leave</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Employee Discounts </b>- Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more!</p></li><li><p><b>
Access to FinFit via Paychex our HR system: </b>Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling</p></li><li><p>
As an <b>Inclusive Employer </b>everyone&rsquo;s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive</p></li><li><p><b>
Wellbeing support </b>- including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs</p></li><li><p><b>
Awesome career opportunities </b>- you&rsquo;ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning &amp; development programmes</p></li></ul><p><b>
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.</b></p><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p><div></div><p><b>
If you&rsquo;re excited about this role but don&rsquo;t tick every single box, please don&rsquo;t let that stop you from applying.
</b></p><p><b>We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.
</b></p><p><b>Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we&rsquo;re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
</b></p><p><b>We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.</b></p></div>

Assistant News Editor

Cox Media Group

<div><p><b>Location: GA-Atlanta</b></p><p><b>
Job Title: Executive Assistant - WSB TV</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Position Overview</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Executive Assistant offers extensive administrative support to the President of CMG Content &amp; WSB-TV and their team.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Executive Assistant demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy, handling sensitive and confidential business matters. This role requires responsiveness, organization, attention to detail, and the independent judgment needed to plan, prioritize, and organize in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment. The ideal candidate views themselves as an extension of the executives and departments they support and as an extension of the leadership team&rsquo;s brand.</p><p></p><p><br>
They are focused on removing barriers to success and creating administrative ease to enable the assigned leaders and their teams to be their most successful and productive selves.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role is primarily an onsite position supporting the in-office needs of the executive and their departments.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Responsible for managing the overall calendar, involving significant interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants. Proactively reviews calendars to identify potential conflicts or issues, ensuring optimal use of each executive&rsquo;s time and focus.</li><li>
Handles all travel, transportation, and lodging arrangements, and creates thorough and detailed itineraries as required.</li><li>
Prepares detailed and timely expense reports to accurately record expenses in accordance with CMG&rsquo;s Travel and Expense policy.</li><li>
Gathers and analyzes data, then prepares documents, PowerPoint presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.</li><li>
Handles inbound calls and voicemails, responding to or directing inquiries to the appropriate party or system. Reviews and prioritizes communications and prepares brief responses as needed.</li><li>
Coordinates the scheduling of meetings (both live and virtual). Plans and facilitates group meetings at the office and offsite locations, including arranging conference room and site details, catering, room setup, and agendas.</li></ul><ul><li>
Develops and maintains an efficient and effective organizational filing system and other methods for retaining documents&mdash;both physical and virtual</li><li>
Performs general support tasks such as ordering office supplies, coordinating office moves, assembling weekly or regular reports and presentations, and managing file document projects</li><li>
Integrates into the Executive Assistant community. Assists with team-building events for the team, including generating ideas and coordinating logistics for the facility and food as needed</li><li>
Provides support for executive meetings and/or large gatherings, including copying, delivering gifts, or preparing other materials as needed</li><li>
Maintains the team calendar (including special events, birthdays, etc.) and proactively plans to recognize key dates and milestones</li><li>
Attends staff meetings as needed</li><li>
Prepares leaders for their tasks, including providing background information for meetings, special activities, and presentations</li><li>
Keeps employee reference lists and organizational charts for the department</li><li>
Coordinates and manages onboarding for new leaders, including securing office space, equipment, and supplies, and scheduling orientation meetings. Provides support to other team members as needed</li><li>
Assist with special projects as needed</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
At least 5 years of experience supporting a C-level executive. Experience working with a Television team is a plus</li><li>
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent</li><li>
Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Teams</li><li>
Ability to produce accurate and timely information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics</li><li>
Proficient with digital devices and quick to learn new technologies</li><li>
Must be capable of maintaining the highest level of confidentiality</li><li>
Resourceful self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision</li><li>
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks at once</li><li>
Requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>
Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading</li><li>
Professional demeanor and telephone etiquette are essential</li><li>
Strong communication skills required to engage with senior executives and external professionals</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Competencies for Success</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Energetic, positive team player who is adaptable, personable, and has a service-oriented attitude</li><li>
Positive, collaborative, and constructive communication and work style</li><li>
A proactive, passionate, and creative problem solver</li><li>
Ability to comprehend, interpret, communicate, and respond to ambiguous requests</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitask environment where attention to detail is required</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
About Cox Media Group</b><br>
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit <b>www.coxmediagroup.com</b></p><p>
Req #: 2025 #LI-Onsite</p></div>

Executive Assistant - WSB TV

Sinclair Broadcast Group

<div><p><b>WGME CBS 13/WPFO FOX 23 </b><b>in Portland, Maine </b>is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social media content. We help grow the most talented people in television. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an aggressive, energetic and creative <b>part-time News Desk Assistant </b>to support our newsroom on its daily operations.
</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Operate Teleprompter during newscasts
</li><li>Update station website. Seek out and post video material to website, when needed
</li><li>Gather news affecting the community; read local newspapers, news wires and the internet to know stories and updates at all times
</li><li>Assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
</li><li>Generate and develop news stories
</li><li>Monitor police, fire and other scanners; make calls to various public safety agencies and other news makers for possible news story leads
</li><li>Update daily news coverage rundown, assigning reporters by various specialties, where applicable, to the coverage of stories
</li><li>Other duties as assigned
</li><li>This position reports to the News Director
</li></ul><p><b>Experience &amp; Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>A 2 or 4 year journalism, communications, or media production degree is required.
</li><li>The ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities, while maintaining a professional work environment
</li><li>The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with various levels of staff
</li><li>Experience in the broadcast industry a plus!
</li><li>Have sharp television news judgement and be able to monitor various platforms for breaking news and story ideas; scanners, viewer tips, phone calls, social media sources and other local and national news sources.
</li><li>Must be forward thinker to assist in planning for future events
</li><li>Computer and word processing skills
</li><li>Excellent communication skills
</li></ul><p>EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
</p><p>Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.</p></div>
<br><div>About Us: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair&acirc;&euro;&trade;s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.</div>
<br>About the Team: The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Part-Time News Desk Assistant

ESPN

<div><p>The Director of SEO is a senior leader within our Audience Engagement group responsible for defining and executing ESPN&rsquo;s overall search and referral growth strategy across a large, fast-paced newsroom producing hundreds of pieces of content a day. This role owns organic search performance end to end&mdash;setting best practices, guiding editorial partners, and translating data into actionable insights that drive audience growth and engagement. The Director will also oversee and evolve our SEO content strategy, setting budgets and generating evergreen story ideas.</p><p></p><p>
In addition to traditional search engines, the Director of SEO will oversee optimization and growth strategies across key referral platforms such as Reddit, Apple News, and other emerging distribution channels, as well as work closely with the social team to lead referral best practices. The ideal candidate combines deep SEO expertise, strong newsroom instincts, and proven people leadership. Sports happens on nights, weekends, and holidays. The SEO Director will help lead and delegate in these windows.</p><p>
This role is located in our Bristol, CT office.</p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Own and evolve the organization&rsquo;s SEO and referral strategy, aligned with editorial, audience, and business goals</li><li>
Stay ahead of algorithm changes, platform updates, and industry trends, translating them into clear guidance for teams</li><li>
Act as the senior SEO voice in cross-functional conversations with Audience Engagement, Editorial, Product, ABC News, and other business stakeholders</li></ul><ul><li>
Establish and maintain SEO best practices for news, evergreen, and video content</li><li>
Partner closely with editors to integrate SEO thinking into daily workflows without compromising editorial integrity</li><li>
Lead optimization strategies for non-search referral platforms (e.g., Apple News, Reddit, newsletters, and other emerging sources)</li><li>
Define success metrics and KPIs for organic search and referral traffic, delivering regular reporting on performance, trends, opportunities, and risks newsroom partners</li><li>
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of SEO specialists and writers</li><li>
Serve as a trusted advisor, helping teams balance speed, quality, and optimization in a breaking-news environment</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum of 8 years of experience in SEO, audience development, or digital growth, preferably within a large media or content-driven organization; with a proven track record in SEO strategies for the AI age</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of direct people management experience</li><li>
Understanding of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy in a newsroom context</li><li>
Strong experience working with analytics tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Adobe, SEMrush, or similar tools) and translating data into insights</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Demonstrated success growing organic search and referral traffic at scale</li><li>
Experience partnering cross-functionally with product teams</li><li>
Comfort operating in a fast-changing, high-pressure news environment</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Education:</b></p><ul><li>
High School Diploma</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Education:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, or a related field</li></ul><p><br>
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