The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV and sports programming production, managing all aspects of the News Department
Job Summary
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV and sports programming production, managing all aspects of the News Department.
Responsibilities include planning and managing staffing, training, performance evaluations, hiring, and developing news coverage strategy for the station, website, and CTV.
The role requires ensuring achievement of viewer rating goals, determining programming and equipment needs, and creating monthly special projects tied to the community.
Matching Summary
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV and sports programming production, managing all aspects of the News Department.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
news coverage strategy development
news programming production
CTV programming expansion
budget and expense management
audience share growth
daily metrics analysis
Nice-to-have
mentoring feedback to staff
creative input with promotional hub
forward thinking in CTV space
community tied special projects
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
Minimum five years’ experience in news programming production
At least three years’ experience in a leadership role
Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates
Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets