News Director

WCIA 3

Champaign, IL, United States
$90,000.00-$100,000.00 annualized py
On-site
Multi-platform newsroom leadership
Innovative storytelling
Journalistic integrity
WCIA 3 is seeking a visionary News Director to lead its newsroom and enhance local journalism across various platforms. The role requires a dynamic leader with experience in newsroom management, audience growth, and innovative storytelling

Job Summary

  • Lead a multi-platform newsroom to shape the future of local journalism across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
  • Provide strategic and editorial leadership, overseeing CTV, OTT, and streaming efforts, and ensuring the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration, with a salary range of $90,000.00-$100,000.00 annually.

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WCIA 3 is seeking a visionary News Director to lead its newsroom and enhance local journalism across various platforms. The role requires a dynamic leader with experience in newsroom management, audience growth, and innovative storytelling.

Salary

$90,000.00-$100,000.00 Annualized

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • multi-platform newsroom leadership
  • innovative storytelling
  • journalistic integrity
  • audience growth strategies
  • digital analytics and optimization
  • CTV/OTT/streaming oversight

Nice-to-have

  • fostering a culture of innovation
  • strengthening community engagement
  • staying informed of industry trends

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years newsroom management experience
  • Proven success driving audience growth
  • Strong understanding of digital analytics
  • Experience with CTV/OTT platforms
  • Excellent editorial judgment and leadership skills
  • Working knowledge of emerging distribution platforms
  • Strong fiscal management experience

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