Editorial and Content Management

• Develop and implement the overall news coverage strategy, including selecting which stories to prioritize and how they are presented.
• Set the news agenda, approve story assignments, and make final editorial decisions.
• Direct the gathering, writing, and production of news content for broadcasts, podcasts, and the station’s website.
• Review and edit news material submitted by reporters to ensure accuracy, balance, and adherence to journalistic standards, accuracy, and ethical guidelines.
• Stay informed on local, national, and international events by monitoring various news sources, including wire services and police scanners.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of news broadcasts and digital content, special news features, and documentaries.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Recruit, hire, and train newsroom staff, including reporters.
• Supervise reporters and other news personnel, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive newsroom culture that encourages creative and compelling storytelling.

Strategic Planning

• Develop news strategies to increase audience engagement and ratings while staying current with industry trends.

Operational and Administrative Management

• Manage the news department’s budget and allocate resources effectively for staffing and equipment.
• Work closely with other departments, such as program directors, traffic, sales, and marketing, to coordinate content and programming and align news content with organizational goals.
• Ensure that all news broadcasts and operations comply with federal, state, and local broadcasting regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key news sources, community leaders, and the public.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the station on occasion.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications with at least 10 years newsroom experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Proven experience and knowledge of Media Law and commitment to ethical reporting (Papua New Guinea Constitution, Media Laws and Regulation, Media Code of Ethics).
• Membership with PNG Media Association.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong management, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to lead a team effectively.
• Familiarity with audio editing software, digital audio storage, and online content management systems.
• Knowledge of broadcasting technologies and analytics tools for news production and engagement.