About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WBKO:

WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville. WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, and CW affiliates. We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment. Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest growing city in Kentucky and is
"geared for fun" as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves and hiking trails, ready to be explored!

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is seeking an Assistant News Director to help lead the newsroom and advance the quality of our Journalism. The AND will play a key part in crafting and maintaining a positive culture to attract and retain the best talent. Working closely with the News Director, you’ll help train and lead young producers and reporters by mentoring and developing their skills. This is a great step for someone looking for a leadership opportunity – a producer looking to step up into a leadership role, or an anchor/reporter looking jump into a leadership role.

What We Expect from You:

• Oversee daily editorial and content decisions for WBKO’s newscasts
• Oversee dayside newscasts, including reviewing scripts with reporters and producers
• Plan special events, promotions, special reports, and other assigned projects
• Post and regularly update stories on social media and web (in conjunction with our Digital

• Assist the News Director in recruiting, and hiring of new staff members
• Fill-in where needed to cover vacations, sick leave, etc.

What You Can Expect from Us:

• An inclusive team environment
• Ability to make decisions with support from Newsroom leadership
• Opportunities to take on projects to advance skillset
• Mentorship and coaching
• Training and ongoing support

*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Belief in the power of local journalism. At WBKO, we’re “Local. First. Now.”
• A winning mindset – able to identify and “own” the day’s big stories
• Able to lead and train staff members
• Able to make quick decisions and handle breaking news calmly
• Able to fill-in in the absence of the News Director
• Must have a teacher/coach mentality
• Must have prior newsroom experience
• Must have the ability to produce a newscast
• Basic experience with cameras, ENPS, Edius is a plus
• MVR check required

Interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.