Position: Assistant Chief Information Officer – ABC7 Chicago

ABC 7 Chicago is looking for an aggressive, enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Deputy Chief News Officer who will oversee the day-to-day operations of the newsroom and guide coverage across all platforms. Our Deputy News Director will execute the global vision of delivering meaningful breaking news and impactful community stories to Chicago and directly oversee executive producers and other news executives.

Responsibilities:

A successful candidate should have strong leadership skills, topical judgment, and thrive in creating content that stands out. You should also be familiar with the Chicago information market and be able to guide, coach and mentor our staff.

This position will report directly to the Vice President of News.

-Manage the day-to-day running of the newsroom and guide coverage across all platforms
-Collaborate closely with internal and external partners on all content, marketing and promotion strategies while implementing innovative tactics to be competitive in the Chicago market and grow its audience
– Lead news managers on all daily linear programming and digital and social news content; make operational decisions on content and logistics
-Responsible for all daily media coverage including breaking news
-Supervise executive producers and other newsroom managers on linear and non-linear news content and conflict resolution on any issues that arise in the newsroom
-Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of the operational staff of the newsroom in collaboration with the VP of News.
– Oversee the award-winning investigation unit and special projects

Basic qualifications

-The ideal candidate should have leading market experience at a local news station, a proven track record in audience and digital success, strong leadership / mentoring skills and excellent news judgment
-Minimum of 5 years of local news management experience and major understanding of news content in the digital / social world
– Must be a strong leader with the ability to make decisions on daily content and logistics in a fast-paced environment
-Proven ability to excel in a demanding and constantly changing newsroom
– Detail oriented with strong editorial and production skills with an understanding of the importance of marketing when it comes to daily coverage
-A thorough understanding of the types of content and storytelling styles that work best for various platforms
-Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, fast-paced environment
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in journalism) or equivalent work experience

Applicants must upload their cover letter and curriculum vitae on www.disneycareers.com. Requisition ID # 859842BR

Equal Opportunity Employer – Woman / Minority / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity