Job Summary:
WCAX, Vermont’s leading news station, is looking for an aggressive, results‑driven news leader to serve as our Assistant News Director. The successful candidate will bring editorial judgment, day‑to‑day newsroom operational experience, and the ability to coach reporters while developing emerging digital strategies.
Responsibilities: Supervise reporters, anchors, photographers, and producers.
Plan and direct daily news coverage across all shows and social media platforms.
Review scripts and rundowns.
Maintain newsroom standards and accountability.
Work with the digital content manager to distribute news fast on all platforms.
Work with the assignment manager to develop story ideas, plan for future news events, and anticipate coverage needs.
Qualifications:
Excellent editorial judgment, strong writing and storytelling ability, firm grasp of newsroom principles and journalism ethics, and the ability to teach best practices to staff.
Ability to direct breaking‑news coverage on all platforms and champion the First Alert weather strategy.
Solid understanding of current platforms, distribution of content, and commitment to a digital‑first strategy.
Ability to guide, support, and inspire producers, anchors, and reporters.
Capability to motivate the team while holding those you lead accountable.
Understanding of basic rundown systems (ENPS), digital CMS, live production basics, field workflows, and modern video formats.
Ability to deliver clear decisions and directions in a high‑stress environment.
3+ years newsroom leadership experience (EP/Managing Editor/Asst ND).
Proven skills to direct breaking‑news coverage on all platforms.
Preferred: 2 years experience as an EP or senior producer.
Benefits:
Competitive salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical (Rx), dental, vision coverage, HSA with company contributions, FSA, employer‑paid life and disability benefits, paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, 401(k) with matching and profit‑sharing, employee assistance program, voluntary hospital and critical illness coverages, paid time off, and relocation PTO.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
