A bit about us:
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a News Desk Director with broadcast, newsgathering and editorial management experience to join an exciting and growing International News Organization located in the Washington, D.C. area.
We are searching for a Director of Newsgathering who will oversee the News Desk operations and news input while coordinating news coverage for television and digital media platforms.
We are searching for a Director of Newsgathering who will oversee the News Desk operations and news input while coordinating news coverage for television and digital media platforms.
Why join us?
We offer an industry competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits plan.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- Managing a team of reporters, cameramen, assignment, planning and operations editors.
- Use your effective communication skills not only within the production center but with colleagues across the world.
- Newsgathering.
Requirements:
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, or international relations or related fields.
- 8 + years of television news broadcast and/or editorial management experience.
- International news gathering and television field experience.
- Excel at working under pressure in breaking news situations.
- Be a good, adaptable team player – able to work well with a range of output editors and Executive Producers across the network.
- Have a proven record in covering news and exercising sound news judgment.
- Knowledge of international news and current affairs.
- Possess a strong appreciation of multi-cultural differences, working in an ethnically diverse newsroom.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy