Assistant News Director (morning)
Core
Oversee the station's morning daypart across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, leading editorial strategy and execution during overnight and early morning hours.
Role type
Assistant News Director (Morning)
Builds
Morning news coverage, multi-platform content plans, and audience growth strategies for Indianapolis and Central Indiana.
Domain
Local television news and digital media
Required skills
Morning editorial leadership, multi-platform storytelling, audience analytics, team coaching and mentorship, breaking news management, strategic planning, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Experience in streaming/OTT/CTV environments, knowledge of SEO and social media strategies, familiarity with Indianapolis community
Technologies
OTT/CTV platforms, mobile-first tools, analytics platforms, social media channels
Responsibilities
Direct editorial decision-making for the morning daypart, develop multi-platform content plans, coach and mentor producers and reporters, lead breaking news coverage, collaborate on long-term editorial strategy, optimize workflows for 24/7 delivery
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC