Assistant News Director

Date: July 14, 2015
Location: Monterey, CA
Position: Assistant News Director

If you are looking to make a career jump to a great news market in a beautiful setting, here’s your chance.

KION-TV, the CBS affiliate in Monterey, CA is seeking an aggressive, highly motivated Assistant News Director to supervise day-to-day operations of the news department. The ideal candidate should be able to lead by example, have a talent for enterprising stories and a passion for breaking news. The Assistant News Director will contribute story ideas daily and have excellent copy editing skills.

This position supervises and directs producers and reporters, copy edits scripts, participates in both daily and long range planning to match resources to planned coverage, in addition to coordinating breaking news coverage including program interrupts, bulletin crawls and website coverage. Position also completes other duties and tasks in support of the News Department mission and business operations.

A minimum of 5 years broadcast journalism experience required. A degree in journalism, mass communications or equivalent experience is required. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong attention to detail. The ability to stay calm under pressure and handle stress is a must. Must be a good team leader, proficient in multi-tasking and have a flexible schedule. Must have good computer skills and have experience in management and supervisory positions.

Please send resumes to:
KION News Channel 5
Attn: Deb Monroe
1550 Moffett Street
Salinas, CA 93905
Email: Debra.Monroe@kionrightnow.com

Successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check. Please note referral source. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS.

News Channel 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer