News Director

KSNT, KTKA, KTMJ and the N.E. Kansas CW

Topeka, KS, United States
Broadcast newsroom leadership
Multiplatform content strategy
Journalistic standards
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, directing multiplatform content strategy including Linear, OTT/CTV Streaming, Digital, and Social

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, directing multiplatform content strategy including Linear, OTT/CTV Streaming, Digital, and Social.
  • The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a passion for local news, deep knowledge of digital trends, and a vision for developing content that engages viewers across all platforms.
  • Responsibilities include shaping and executing news coverage plans, providing daily critiques, feedback, and coaching to elevate newsroom performance, and leading innovative digital and streaming strategies using data and analytics.

Matching Summary

The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, directing multiplatform content strategy including Linear, OTT/CTV Streaming, Digital, and Social.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Broadcast newsroom leadership
  • Multiplatform content strategy
  • Journalistic standards
  • Digital and streaming strategies
  • Issue-based and political reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and decisive leader
  • Passion for community impact
  • Forward-thinking vision
  • Mentoring and staff development

Key Requirements

  • 10 years broadcast newsroom experience
  • 3 years news director leadership
  • Bachelor's Degree Journalism/Broadcasting
  • Budgeting and resource planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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