Assistant Director of Broadcast Journalism

Seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Broadcast Journalism (Administrative Services Specialist) for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Full Job Description and details can be found below.

Please send cover letter, resume and references via the email or to the mailing address below:

Kristina Dodd
600 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
kdodd@wvpublic.org

Applicant subject line must read as follows:
Assistant Director of Broadcast Journalism applicant 

Deadline for submission is until position is filled.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting are Equal Opportunity Employers

West Virginia Public Broadcasting – Job Description

Title: Assistant Director of Broadcast Journalism           Department: News

Location: Charleston, WV            Reports to: Director of Broadcast Journalism

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Assistant Director of Broadcast Journalism

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is looking for an individual to fill a full-time Assistant Director of Broadcast Journalism position.  Under general supervision, the individual will aid the Director of Broadcast Journalism in producing news shows, including West Virginia Morning and morning and afternoon newscasts; approving spot news and feature pitches, serving as a front-line editor for news products, coordinating news staff on-call and annual leave scheduling; filling in for the Director of Broadcast Journalism in his/her absence; working with news interns; and pitching and producing occasional features and spot news.

Required Skills

– Knowledge of journalism editing skills.

– Knowledge of public broadcasting and an ability to work as part of a team are essential to maintain high journalistic standards. 

– Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

– Journalism ethics required

– Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

– Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours/week, M-F) position, with some call outs when needed. Benefits offered — medical, dental, eye, and state retirement.