News 8 Now/WKBT-TV has a rare opening for a News Director to lead our team in one of Wisconsin’s best cities to live in. La Crosse is a university town, a regional health care center and city with a rich history. La Crosse is home to three institutions of higher learning. La Crosse is home to three institutions of higher learning. La Crosse is home to top rated Gundersen Health System as well as having a Mayo Clinic Health System hospital and regional clinics. Meet La Crosse and all it has to offer: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/the-10-most-exciting-small-cities-in-america-2013-12, https://www.outsideonline.com/1928016/16-best-places-live-us-2014, https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/still-at-the-top/, US News and World Report - UWL tops among UW System
WKBT has not had a news director opening for nearly thirty years. We are looking for someone to break the mold and connect with local audiences in a new way. We produce 20+ hours of television news a week and embrace coverage through our app, social, web site and streaming video channels resulting in a digital leadership position in the market. The right candidate will have a proven track record of audience growth and will understand how to build emerging platforms.
In this role, you’ll be asked to set and execute a strategy for audience growth with a content editorial team. You’ll lead efforts to build and retain a top-notch staff. You’ll need to be aggressive moving resources to meet the demand of a shifting local news marketplace. You’ll be asked to make critical editorial decisions with a deep understanding of journalism ethics. You’ll be asked to inspire.
Our company has been in the journalism business since 1890. We are searching for someone who knows what it means to serve a community.
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No phone calls please. WKBT is an equal opportunity employer. Posted 2/26/21.
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