News Director

Nexstar Media Group

News programming production leadership
Budget management for news department
Ctv programming expansion expertise
The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV, and sports programming production

Job Summary

  • The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV, and sports programming production.
  • This role involves managing the newsroom budget, setting performance standards, and ensuring compliance with FCC and Nexstar standards.
  • The successful candidate will develop news coverage strategies, analyze ratings metrics, and mentor staff to improve viewer engagement.

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The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather, digital content, CTV, and sports programming production.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • News programming production leadership
  • Budget management for news department
  • CTV programming expansion expertise
  • Daily newscast critique and mentoring
  • FCC and station compliance standards

Nice-to-have

  • Creative input with promotional hub
  • Statewide and regional coverage collaboration
  • Community-focused special projects
  • Forward-thinking digital strategy
  • Growth in key demographics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
  • Minimum five years in news programming production
  • At least three years in a leadership role
  • Fluency in English required
  • Experience analyzing NSI and Com Score Ratings

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