Description

1. Creates a collaborative culture focused on producing high quality local content that fits each show's mission.
2. Oversees daily content, show priorities and staffing.
3. Sets clear expectations for the team and address challenges to meet both short- and long-term goals.
4. Develops and executes a content calendar for both shows, creating opportunities for sales clients to be integrated into the programming.
5. Works collaboratively with news, sales, promotions and operations to execute large scale promotions often linked station clients.
6. Routinely exercises independent judgment in carrying out job functions. Acts as point person and decision maker for both shows.
7. Ensures that their team maximizes content on all platforms, including streaming and social media.
8. Curates and produces content and guests that are intentional to each show's mission but also live and relevant.
9. Directly manage local programming staff of reporters, producers, and photographers. Looks to resolve personnel related matters, manage performance and participates in employment decisions.
10. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other departments and HBI TV stations. Assists in developing solutions as they arise.
11. Builds effective relationships. Acts in a professional manner.
12. Generally, works during regular business hours however workday may extend to evenings and weekends.
13. Completes other duties as assigned.

• BA, BS or equivalent experience in Journalism, Communication, or similar area is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing a team
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in TV production
• Ability to think strategically and work within a budget
• Deep understanding of content planning and editorial strategies
• Ability to lead goal/objective setting, resource planning and forecasting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proven team leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have a passion for local programming and the Twin Cities community.
• Must have a valid drivers' license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
• Physical requirements
  • Must be able to work in an area that is often noisy and has many distractions.
  • Requires the ability to think quickly, critically, strategically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
  • Ability to communicate in English.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and telephones.
  • Must be able to move quickly at times.
  • Work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to drive on Company business.

• Work Sample