The Digital Director leads the newsroom's digital strategy and daily execution to advance KXAN's investigative brand across all platforms
Job Summary
The Digital Director leads the newsroom's digital strategy and daily execution to advance KXAN's investigative brand across all platforms.
You will coach a high-performing digital team while collaborating across broadcast, sales, marketing, and investigative units to ensure local journalism excellence.
The role requires stewarding KXAN's digital footprint across the website, news app, weather app, and OTT services using data-driven decisions.
Matching Summary
The Digital Director leads the newsroom's digital strategy and daily execution to advance KXAN's investigative brand across all platforms.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Proven leadership in digital journalism
Expert at writing and editing for web
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Analytics
Operational fluency in WordPress CMS workflows
Experience with live streaming and OTT workflows
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with Chartbeat analytics tool
Bonus for HTML/CSS coding skills
Comfort coaching reporters on SEO best practices
Basic image/video tools like Photoshop and Premiere
Positive people leader fostering inclusive culture
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred
6-10+ years in digital news experience
3-5+ years leading digital teams
Strong news judgment for breaking news and enterprise reporting