News Director
Department: News
Supervisor: Steven Hammel/VP General Mgr
Position: News Director
Date Posted: 2/25/08
Contact: CBS 5 Human Resources 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85017
E-mail: cbs5jobs@kpho.com
Phone: 602-264-1000
Position Summary: Supervise and manage the day-to-day operation of the news department. Establish editorial policy and style for news programs. This position is responsible for news program content. AS a result, this position has direct impact on ratings and revenue in designated time periods. This position has direct daily contact with KPHO’s internal and external customers.
Minimum requirements: *all must be met to be considered.
Education: College degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: At least 5 years experience as a commercial television news director or commensurate experience.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must combine superb journalism background with knowledge of today’s highly competitive world. Knowledge of ratings and demos. Superb news judgment. Excellent leader. Experience coaching news personnel. Strong negotiating skills. Must be a great communicator with excellent people skills.
These postings are updated weekly. All interested applicants should forward their résumé and tape when applicable to the contact listed above.
Meredith Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this company not to discriminate in its employment or personnel practices because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic that is legally protected. Discriminatory practices are specifically prohibited be federal and state statutes and regulations, including regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.
Supervisor: Steven Hammel/VP General Mgr
Position: News Director
Date Posted: 2/25/08
Contact: CBS 5 Human Resources 4016 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85017
E-mail: cbs5jobs@kpho.com
Phone: 602-264-1000
Position Summary: Supervise and manage the day-to-day operation of the news department. Establish editorial policy and style for news programs. This position is responsible for news program content. AS a result, this position has direct impact on ratings and revenue in designated time periods. This position has direct daily contact with KPHO’s internal and external customers.
Minimum requirements: *all must be met to be considered.
Education: College degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: At least 5 years experience as a commercial television news director or commensurate experience.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must combine superb journalism background with knowledge of today’s highly competitive world. Knowledge of ratings and demos. Superb news judgment. Excellent leader. Experience coaching news personnel. Strong negotiating skills. Must be a great communicator with excellent people skills.
These postings are updated weekly. All interested applicants should forward their résumé and tape when applicable to the contact listed above.
Meredith Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this company not to discriminate in its employment or personnel practices because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic that is legally protected. Discriminatory practices are specifically prohibited be federal and state statutes and regulations, including regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.
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