ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR - KWQC

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's 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 KWQC:

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River, just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 hours from Des Moines, 4 hours from St. Louis, and 5.5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

KWQC is looking for a driven, focused leader who can help guide anchors, producers, and reporters as the next Assistant News Director. This role is for someone who wants to win. The successful candidate is someone with great editorial judgment, the ability to manage day-to-day newsroom operations, coach reporters, and help develop digital strategies. If your goal is to be a news director of the future, KWQC is a great place for you!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Supervise anchors, reporters, photographers, and producers
- Plan news coverage for broadcast and digital platforms in collaboration with the digital content manager
- Review scripts and rundowns
- Maintain newsroom standards and accountability
- Provide feedback to reporters by reviewing scripts and packages
- Provide feedback to producers by reviewing newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Editorial Leadership: Excellent news judgment, strong writing and storytelling ability, firm grasp of newsroom principles and journalism ethics, and ability to teach best practices to staff.
- Commitment to Urgency: Ability to direct breaking news coverage on all platforms and champion the First Alert weather strategy.
- Digital World: Carry out the digital-first strategy
- People Skills: Ability to guide, support, and inspire producers, anchors, and reporters.
- Motivational Skills: Get the team excited about the product, while holding them accountable
- Content Production Knowledge: Understanding of basic rundown systems (ENPS), VIZ graphics, and editing software
- Superb Communication Skills: Ability to deliver clear decisions and directions in a breaking news situation
- Management Experience: 3+ years of newsroom leadership

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KWQC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.