News Director, WFSU Public Media

Job Title : News Director, WFSU Public Media

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 60348

Department

WFSU Public Media

Responsibilities

The News Director leads WFSU’s award-winning news operation, newsroom internship programs, and oversees journalism across on-air and digital programs and platforms. This position leads a talented team of reporters, producers, and hosts to coordinate daily and long-term coverage. The News Director works with other departments such as our Television and Digital teams within WFSU and among other News Directors at other Florida public media stations.

• In collaboration with the Director of Content, expand cross-platform content concepts with WFSU's video and online teams through regular formal and informal interactions that leverage all existing distribution channels and, in conjunction with staff and content director, explore new ways to bring WFSU content to broader audience.
• Direct and manage news production to ensure that staff adhere to industry ethics and production standards. Maintain WFSU and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards and policies and manage newsroom scope and direction to determine newsworthiness and quality. Ensure the newsroom adheres to WFSU's social media policy.
• Serve as newsroom manager, coordinating the flow of news reporting and monitoring content needs for local segments within news blocks. Responsible for the day-to-day direction and oversight and editing of news and public affairs content on WFSU's radio and related online platforms to meet daily local and state content requirements.
• Develop a plan for coverage and production of a variety of legislative and governmental affairs state news and feature stories for WFSU. Produce daily segments for broadcast on WFSU and for statewide distribution.
• Work with news staff in providing story development input and insight. Maintain a schedule of coverage events for daily morning and afternoon news needs and communicate and direct coverage for statewide distribution when necessary.
• Serve as host and producer as needed. Serve as Producer for Capital Report working with host to identify content needs and oversee production of story materials, assist in editing scripts, and ensure all stories are produced from all sources and available in time for each show. Assist in coordinating and managing any national story submissions with news reporters and network.
• Maintain communication with News Directors around the state for content needs. Work with other outlets for content development and sharing. Work to ensure that stories are available to other stations in a timely manner. Work with assignment editor to ensure regular communication with other news directors and the daily editing of stories and shows.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience related to media, communications, and / or marketing services; or a high school diploma / equivalent and experience equal to eight years. (Note : post high-school education and / or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https : / / jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU >

Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Department requests applicants to upload the following materials to the online application :

1) Cover letter that includes links to three work samples or a link to an online portfolio.

2) Resume.

3) Contact information for three professional references.

Finalists will be given copy and will be asked to submit samples following the interview. These may include examples of copy editing, copywriting, or voice work.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, closures, and holidays as needed for news coverage.

This position is being advertised as open until filled. The hiring committee will review applications as received.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.