News Media Director bei University of Oklahoma

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication – BEA’s #1 Media Program in the nation – is seeking a dedicated and dynamic News Director

This essential role is responsible for overseeing the development, production, and management of a student-led live newscast and related multimedia programming. This role involves supervising and mentoring students in editorial and production roles, managing daily news coverage, coordinating special event reporting, and maintaining the visual and editorial standards of the broadcasts. If you are passionate about news production within an academic setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Duties: 

• Oversees students & staff involved in the daily 30-minute live newscast, including its social media accounts, website, marquee, and streaming platforms. 
• Creates, supervises, and manages additional programming to accommodate increasing student interest and involvement. 
• Support students and staff in both on- and off-camera roles, offering direction on editorial decisions and, when needed, assisting with newscast production. 
• Manages the production of daily news stories and the overall structure and quality of the newscast. 
• Manages the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of assigned staff and student editorial employees; work in coordination with the production director and their team. 
• Organizes schedules for student reporters, anchors, meteorologists, producers, and other contributors. 
• Oversee the budget for assigned area.
• Directs student coverage of major events such as elections, high-profile sporting events, and other significant news stories. 
• Assists students with internship placement and job opportunities in media and journalism. 
• Maintains communication with university departments, external vendors, media partners, newsroom managers, and talent recruiters. 
• Oversees the graphic design and visual presentation for the newscast and sports programming. 
• May teach journalism courses and supervise associated labs and practicums.
• Establishes and maintains journalistic ethics and standards to ensure accurate, fair, and responsible reporting. 
• Conducts regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to students and staff to foster professional growth. 
• Coordinates with technical teams to ensure all broadcast and production equipment are functioning properly and up to date. 
• Represent the department and participants on university committees or councils related to media, communications, or student affairs.
• Stays Current with Industry Trends and Technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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