KTVZ News is seeking an Assistant News Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of our award-winning newsroom.
This role requires a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who will drive daily content, guide coverage decisions, and ensure strong breaking and developing news coverage.
The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with a passion for storytelling and investigative reporting, capable of working closely with reporters on story development while collaborating with producers to create compelling, standout newscasts.
This position demands strong leadership, sound news judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure situations with composure.
The Assistant News Director will lead by example, fostering a positive newsroom culture while coaching, mentoring, and inspiring staff at all levels, in close partnership with the News Director.
Candidates must have at least two years of broadcast newsroom experience, including one year in a leadership role, along with a solid understanding of media ethics and legal standards.
Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a solutions-oriented mindset are essential.
This role also requires flexibility, including being on call as needed and the ability to adjust schedules to accommodate breaking news and coverage demands across mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. This position is a full-time hourly position that is eligible for a full array of benefits which can be viewed through our benefits hub located at https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits
We do require a valid Oregon driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, as you will be responsible for driving our news vehicles.
Please apply online at KTVZ.com; at the menu choose About Us – Careers & Internships. We request that you name your referral source during your application process.
NPG of Oregon is an EOE, references must be made available upon request.
NPG of Oregon-6000
The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG, stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St. Joseph, Missouri, with the publication of the first Gazette in 1845. Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated s by the Bradley family since 1951. Now in its fourth generation, NPG now has extensive holdings in broadcast television and newspapers. NPG’s leaders are also pursuing further investments in media, technology infrastructure, manufacturing and education technology through the BERKS Group. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth.
Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated since the 1950s by the Bradley family, now in its fourth generation.
Still going strong in the newspaper business, the NPG family now includes broadcast operations, spanning several states, and commercial printing. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Yet, the company takes greatest pride in the quality of its employees – those who have contributed to its past successes, and the individuals and teams working tirelessly to help the company to grow and innovate today.
