Assistant News Director

Job description

Job Overview WCHS is seeking a strong, hands-on Assistant News Director to help lead our content center and execute our content strategy across all platforms. This role is critical in driving daily editorial decisions, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality, compelling newscasts and digital content. You’ll work closely with the News Director and newsroom leaders to shape coverage, lead breaking news, and develop enterprise storytelling that holds the powerful accountable. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee daily newscast production, including script review, editorial guidance, and quality control. - Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage, ensuring speed, accuracy, and impact. - Work closely with the News Director to execute newsroom vision, strategy, and brand alignment. - Identify, develop, and elevate daily and long-term enterprise content. - Manage and support the Assignment Desk, coordinating coverage and newsroom resources. - Oversee special projects and investigative initiatives that drive accountability reporting. - Ensure consistency and quality across all platforms—broadcast, digital, and social. - Coach, mentor, and develop producers, reporters, and...