Radio News Director

KBest Media is seeking a dynamic and visionary News Director to lead our newsroom with energy, precision, and a passion for impactful storytelling. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development and execution of news content across multiple platforms, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging coverage that resonates with our diverse audience. Your leadership will inspire a team of talented journalists, editors, videographers, and social media specialists to deliver compelling news stories that inform, educate, and empower the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to shape the future of broadcast journalism through innovative approaches and unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of daily news operations across all media channels.
• Supervise news staff, including reporters, editors, videographers, and social media managers, fostering a collaborative and high-energy work environment.
• Develop and implement editorial strategies that align with audience interests and community needs while adhering to journalistic standards such as AP style.
• Oversee the production of news stories, ensuring accuracy through rigorous fact checking, proofreading, copy editing, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Manage content creation involving writing scripts, editing videos, capturing photography or videography footage, and producing engaging social media posts.
• Maintain strong communication skills to coordinate with team members, external partners, and community stakeholders effectively.
• Conduct research to verify facts and gather relevant information for news stories; utilize social media management tools to monitor trends and engage audiences actively.
• Ensure all content meets quality standards through meticulous proofreading and copy editing before broadcast or publication.
• Foster innovation in storytelling by integrating video production skills such as videography and editing into daily reporting workflows.
• Stay current on industry trends in journalism, social media platforms, video production techniques, and multimedia storytelling to keep the newsroom at the forefront of innovation.

• Proven experience in journalism or broadcast news management with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of AP style guidelines for clear and consistent writing.
• Proficiency in photography, videography (including videography), editing software, and video production techniques.
• Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to connect with diverse audiences effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to inspire teams and articulate complex stories clearly.
• Skilled in research methods to verify facts thoroughly; adept at proofreading and copy editing for accuracy and clarity.
• Experience managing social media platforms to enhance audience engagement through social media management tools.
• Ability to multitask efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards in content creation. Join us as we deliver impactful news stories that inform communities with energy and integrity!
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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