News Director

Nexstar Media Group

Nashville, TN, United States
News programming production
News coverage strategy
Ctv programming expansion
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV and sports programming production, managing staffing, training, and performance evaluations

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV and sports programming production, managing staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Responsibilities include developing news coverage strategy for the station, website, and CTV, assigning projects, and ensuring the achievement of viewer rating goals.
  • This role requires creative input with the promotional hub and collaboration with other News Directors for broader coverage and support, while managing the Newsroom budget and expenses.

Matching Summary

The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV and sports programming production, managing staffing, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • news programming production
  • news coverage strategy
  • CTV programming expansion
  • newsroom budget management
  • FCC standards compliance
  • audience shares growth

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring feedback
  • creative input
  • forward thinking
  • statewide regional national coverage

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum five years news programming production
  • Minimum three years leadership experience
  • Experience managing departmental budgets
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks

Work Rights

Not specified

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