Vice President, News Programming

(Austin, TX)

About Atmosphere:

Atmosphere is the world’s first and largest free ad-supported streaming TV service for businesses offering original, owned, and operated TV channels along with Partner Channels from prominent brands. The platform has been built from the ground up with proprietary content, technology, and data to deliver unparalleled experiences for businesses and advertisers. The platform also provides a paid upgrade to a digital signage feature for businesses to run their house promotions within the content. Atmosphere was incubated under Chive Media Group and spun out in 2019.
About this role:
Atmosphere is seeking a dynamic news leader to help lead the creation of our first to market audio-optional news channel. Reaching more than 10,000 venues and 15,000,000 viewers per month, Atmosphere is breaking new ground and capturing elusive television viewers by meeting them in the third space. The Vice President, News Programming, will lead production and programing of Atmosphere News, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead production and programming of Atmosphere News
• Manage show production teams, approving scripts, banners and rundowns
• Create and enforce standards and practices that ensure fair and accurate news reporting
• Work closely with partners to source content across a wide range of categories
• Lead and help develop editorial staff members for growth, positioning them for new opportunities as the network evolves
• Manage schedules for news team members
• Set the programming strategy to capture and retain viewers
• Oversee maintenance of a program guide
• Oversee special programming related to significant news events
• Create cooperative partnerships with departments across Atmosphere that support audience growth and brand consistency
• Work with marketing to update news programming and consumer-facing marketing elements
• Work with technical teams to develop consistent updates to systems and workflows to ensure quality control standards are met and surpassed
• Oversee unit hiring needs and onboarding plans for all new hires to ensure new employee training and growth potential is maximized
• Perform other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in journalism, communication or related field preferred
• 10+ years in television news production required
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced startup environment (can move between 30,000 feet to 3 feet with ease)
• Natural ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly
• Proven leadership, personal integrity and charisma to build consensus with colleagues
• Proven ability to have hard conversations with tact and care
• The phrase ‘that’s not my job’ does not exist in your vocabulary. We are a team!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Company equity
• Competitive insurance
• Company 401(k)
• Open vacation policy
• Dog friendly office
• So much more!