News Director, Kris

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Onsite
5+ years news management experience
Proficiency in station website and app posting
Strategic planning for audience growth
KRIS-TV, an NBC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a forward-thinking News Director to lead its newsroom, emphasizing innovative storytelling and audience engagement through AI-enabled tools. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a background in news management, and a vision for modernizing local journalism

Job Summary

  • The role involves redefining local news by leveraging AI-enabled tools to transform traditional workflows into smarter approaches for newsgathering and storytelling.
  • Candidates must create strategic plans for audience growth while supervising newsroom personnel and managing the annual budget.
  • The position requires ensuring all on-air and online products comply with federal, state, and local laws including the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KRIS-TV, an NBC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a forward-thinking News Director to lead its newsroom, emphasizing innovative storytelling and audience engagement through AI-enabled tools. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a background in news management, and a vision for modernizing local journalism.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years news management experience
  • Proficiency in station website and app posting
  • Strategic planning for audience growth
  • Budget development and control
  • Knowledge of First and Fourteenth Amendments

Nice-to-have

  • Embracing AI-enabled journalism tools
  • Non-traditional storytelling methods
  • Streaming platform expertise
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability
  • Open dialogue leadership style

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Generally 5+ years in a news management position
  • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office

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