News Director

WCIA 3

Champaign, IL, United States
$90,000.00-$100,000.00 annualized; not specified; ...
On-site
Multi-platform newsroom leadership
Audience growth across platforms
Journalistic integrity and standards
WCIA 3 is seeking a News Director to lead its multi-platform newsroom, focusing on innovative storytelling and audience engagement across various media outlets. The ideal candidate should have significant newsroom management experience and a strong understanding of digital analytics to drive audience growth

Job Summary

  • Lead a multi-platform newsroom across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms to shape the future of local journalism.
  • Drive audience growth and engagement through innovative storytelling, strong editorial standards, and data-informed strategies.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop newsroom staff while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Matching Summary

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WCIA 3 is seeking a News Director to lead its multi-platform newsroom, focusing on innovative storytelling and audience engagement across various media outlets. The ideal candidate should have significant newsroom management experience and a strong understanding of digital analytics to drive audience growth.

Salary

$90,000.00-$100,000.00 Annualized; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-platform newsroom leadership
  • Audience growth across platforms
  • Journalistic integrity and standards
  • Digital analytics and performance optimization
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Inspiring team innovation
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Community engagement and inclusive coverage
  • Adaptability to evolving media landscape

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years newsroom management experience
  • Proven success driving audience growth
  • Strong understanding of digital analytics
  • Experience with CTV/OTT platforms
  • Excellent editorial judgment and leadership skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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