Assistant News Director

WISC, 3 News Now, is a family-owned, people-first newsroom. The community is at the core of what we do and who we are, and we believe it is our duty to inform but also to inspire.

About this opportunity:

Are you ready to join a newsroom and management team that allows room for growth, innovation, AND a personal life? Do you love the chaos of a newsroom during breaking news but also thrive on special projects and strategy? Do you aspire to one day move into the News Director’s office and drive the strategy yourself? This job is the one you’ve waited for. WISC 3 News Now in Madison is looking for an Assistant News Director to join our experienced team of managers to help lead a team of hungry, creative journalists. You’ll be responsible for setting the daily editorial strategy and working with broadcast and digital producers to execute that strategy across several platforms, including Madison’s most popular news website. Do you love holding the powerful accountable? In this role, you’ll also help lead News3’s award-winning investigative and special projects team. You will help with budgets, help recruit new talent and coach and train both veteran and emerging journalists. All of this while working for a company that values YOUR time away from work. We believe in working hard but also leaving space for the things that give your life meaning. We want to set you up to lead a newsroom of your own the right way while keeping perspective about a life outside of news.

What you’ll do:

Work with producers, anchors, and production team on visual and content execution of broadcasts
We need someone with prior experience in showcasing and a creative eye
Work with News Director on long-term newsroom strategy
Assist News Director with budgets, recruiting, coaching, and special event planning
Work with other station departments on sponsorships and promotions
Directly supervise news reporters and weather anchors