Develops and drives overall news strategy for the organization. Responsible for achieving organizational goals through content development in all media platforms: television, digital, social media and radio.
Description
Director, HPM News - (STA007872)
Organization: H0018 KUHF Radio
Description
Develops and drives overall news strategy for the organization. Responsible for achieving organizational goals through content development in all media platforms: television, digital, social media and radio.
Job Duties:
- Develops processes and workflows to achieve overall organizational objectives for Houston Public Media (HPM).
- Integrates content from media producers across the organization to deliver maximum reach and value.
- Monitors ratings, research and other metrics and adjusts strategy as needed for continuous improvement.
- Oversees staff of reporters, producers, and content creators.
- Develops strategies to best take advantage of changes in both media and digital landscape.
- Creates an environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Champions best-in-class journalism and demonstrates a commitment to ethics
- Work collaboratively with other departments to find innovative solutions and expand news reach across all media platforms.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors and 7 years experience.
- Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.
Certification/Licensing: Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
Salary: 7661.00 - 10,150.00
Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Employee Status: Regular/Benefits
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.