Assistant News Director Wafb

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WAFB:

WAFB located in Baton Rouge is known for its long history of award-winning news weather and sports coverage and its deep commitment to serving South Louisiana.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB is seeking an innovative and driven Assistant News Director to lead our daily newsroom operations drive our multi-platform content strategy and mentor a winning team of journalists.

WAFB is seeking an innovative audience-first Assistant News Director to help lead a dominant newsroom focused on being first and winning big in breaking news weather investigative and this role you will direct content distribution across linear digital streaming and emerging platforms simultaneously ensuring every story is maximized to meet our viewers wherever they are. This senior leadership position is designed for a dynamic leader who can mentor teach and elevate our entire newsroom team. As we make bold structural changes to define the next phase of multi-platform journalism you will use your passion for innovation and leadership to execute our vision.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

* A bachelors degree is required preferably in Journalism Mass Communications or a related field.
* Significant prior newsroom experience is a must with a proven track record of outstanding newscast production and editorial decision-making.
* Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to teach guide and develop a diverse newsroom team.
* Strong multi-platform expertise including a deep understanding of digital social streaming and emerging platforms alongside traditional broadcast.
* Excellent communication organizational and collaboration skills with a passion for innovation and executing a shared vision under tight deadlines.

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WAFB-TV/Gray Media Inc. is a drug-free company.

AdditionalInfo:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media 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 transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Gray Media 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

Director