VP News

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The VP News of CBS Pittsburgh will be responsible for leading the strategic mission of news operation that will deliver the highest-quality, hyper-local news and culture-defining content in the dynamic Pittsburgh marketplace. This news executive will be at the center of future success, upholding our commitment to quality journalism, next gen storytelling and serving our communities, while building and creating an inclusive culture that adopts innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan long-term strategy for the news department with emphasis of ratings, retention and growth across platforms and screens.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction for day-to-day news coverage, breaking news/weather, special projects, enterprise reporting, memorable storytelling, community journalism, special events coverage and editorial.
• Lead newsroom management team. Create a diverse, collaborative, and balanced work environment. Develop employees through feedback and coaching.
• Create brand vision, oversee planning and execution for newscast on all platforms, including the CBS News Pittsburgh streaming channel.
• Find opportunities for modernization, innovation, and next-generation storytelling.
• Plan long-term strategy improving the AR/VR studio environment opportunity
• Engage with community organizations to implement content partnerships.
• Develop and maintain newsroom budget and expense management.
• Ensure a balanced and ethical presentation of news in accordance with CBS policies and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience leading a local news organization. The ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic and challenging environment. Demonstrated leadership and strategic decision making.
• Proficient on the Pittsburgh market.
• Experience developing short and long-term strategies from audience research and ratings data.
• Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
• Track record of being a successful, people-first manager who cultivates collaboration and feedback.
• Skills in producing engaging, content centric newscasts and digital content.
• Experience developing short and long-term strategies from audience research and ratings data.
• A participative leadership approach that cultivates collaboration and innovation.
• Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement.
• Experience managing budgeting processes and strategic planning.
• Legal understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
• Must be a strong leader with the ability to manage all aspects of the newsroom.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a News Director for a television station or network team preferred.

 

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network i