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.
This role requires a hands-on editor who collaborates across broadcast, sales, marketing, and investigative units to ensure digital experiences reflect local journalism commitments.
The successful candidate will steward KXAN's digital footprint across the website, news app, weather app, and OTT services while leading live-stream planning.
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 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 HTML/CSS and image/video tools skills
Positive people leader fostering inclusive culture
Comfort coaching reporters on SEO best practices
Key Requirements
6-10+ years in digital news experience
3-5+ years leading digital teams
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred