A bit about us:

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a News Desk Director with broadcast, newsgathering and editorial management experience to join an exciting and growing International News Organization located in the Washington, D.C. area.

We are searching for a Director of Newsgathering who will oversee the News Desk operations and news input while coordinating news coverage for television and digital media platforms.

Why join us?

We offer an industry competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits plan.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

  • Managing a team of reporters, cameramen, assignment, planning and operations editors.
  • Use your effective communication skills not only within the production center but with colleagues across the world.
  • Newsgathering.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Journalism, Communications, or international relations or related fields.
  • 8 + years of television news broadcast and/or editorial management experience.
  • International news gathering and television field experience.
  • Excel at working under pressure in breaking news situations.
  • Be a good, adaptable team player – able to work well with a range of output editors and Executive Producers across the network.
  • Have a proven record in covering news and exercising sound news judgment.
  • Knowledge of international news and current affairs.
  • Possess a strong appreciation of multi-cultural differences, working in an ethnically diverse newsroom.