About the Role
The VP - News Director is responsible for the news product across all platforms for the station as well as managing strategies and teams to develop content that connects with the community in a way that drives audience and revenue growth.
The VP - News Director is a key leader within the station, upholding our commitment to quality journalism and the communities we serve while driving modernization of the newsroom and maintaining a dynamic culture that embraces change and innovation.
This leader will work closely with the General Manager on the development of a clear vision for the future of our local business and will be effective in communicating, motivating and inspiring their team in executing that vision via hands-on leadership, optimism, strategic risk-taking and focused metrics of success. He or she will be an innovative thinker who, in partnership with the General Manager, can develop strategies that evolve the brand from not only being the place to go for breaking news, but also where consumers can expect to find localized high quality, high impact journalism and content.
The VP - News Director will work across ABC OTV with other News Directors and key leaders to drive collective growth and success.
COMPENSATION: $309,550- 415,250 per year
Requirements
Proven leadership experience within a newsroom at a medium or large DMA local broadcast station or other news organizationsÂ
A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration and innovationÂ
Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies as well as market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvementÂ
Attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic and challenging environmentÂ
Strong written, verbal and presentation skillsÂ
Understanding of FCC rules and regulationsÂ
Experience working with unions and contract negotiationsÂ
Experience
Understanding of marketing and audience development in a multi-platform environmentÂ
Knowledge of the New York City/metro marketÂ
Experience managing budgeting processes and strategic planning Proven leadership experience within a newsroom at a medium or large DMA local broadcast station or other news organizationsÂ
About the Company
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