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, and performance evaluations, making decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.
The role involves developing news coverage strategy for the station, website, and CTV, assigning projects, verifying deadlines, and ensuring achievement of viewer rating goals.
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
supervise all aspects of news
develop news coverage strategy
manage Newsroom budget and expenses
creative input with promotional hub
CTV programming and expansion space
achieve viewer rating goals
Nice-to-have
forward thinking in CTV programming
work with other senior station leaders
mentoring feedback to news staff
creative input with promotional hub
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
Minimum five years experience in news programming
At least three years experience in leadership role
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates
Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets