NEWS DIRECTOR - WTOK

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About Wtok:

WTOK-TV is a trusted ABC network station with a history of serving the communities of eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama with top-rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW and myTOK networks. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 70 years.

Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

WTOK-TV needs a News Director in Meridian, Mississippi. We are one of the strongest ABC affiliates in the country that can score a 98 share in severe weather. We are a powerful local voice and journalistic leader in the region. The newscast production plays well above the market size with automation, robotic cameras, and cutting-edge graphics, in support of an award-winning staff.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• • Utilize required software and systems (ENPS, Edius, Microsoft Teams, Excel). Strong computer knowledge preferred.
• • A self-starter with a proven record of success in leadership, production, and distribution of local news, and development of talent.
• • Strong leadership skills and excellent news judgment.
• • A successful track record utilizing multi-media digital assets, maximizing how news is covered and distributed.
• • A passion for production and storytelling, combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards.
• • A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the station's outreach and impact.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• • Manage editorial flow, assigning MMJs for daily coverage.
• • Recruit, hire, coach, schedule, & supervise training of news team.
• • Review content on all platforms for journalistic balance and maintain integrity.
• • Participate with station staff in the development of local issues and event coverage plans.
• • Work closely with the staff to distribute content on all platforms.
• • Be ready to fill in for critical positions as needed.
• • Manage budgets, work with the leadership team to execute station goals.
• • Bachelor’s or better in Journalism or related field preferred.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WTOK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.