News Director
About The Position
WGAL TV, a Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York market in southcentral Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced News Director to lead and advance its News department. The role calls for a skilled communicator with integrity-based editorial judgment who can inspire excellence and lead the team in delivering market-leading breaking news, weather coverage, and community service across platforms. The position requires in-person attendance. The News Director manages the news department and provides editorial leadership across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The role develops and implements an evolving strategic plan, recruits and develops staff, improves newsroom systems and processes, interprets research to guide decisions, and administers newsroom resources. The News Director also collaborates with other department heads on station initiatives.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of broadcast television newsroom management experience.
- A proven record of leadership and success managing a local news operation for at least 3–5 years.
- Experience mentoring and coaching a diverse news team to maximize productivity.
- Experience evolving and positively impacting news content at a local broadcast entity.
- Organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage a large staff and multiple hours of daily newscasts.
- Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience, will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Related military training and experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage the news department and provide editorial leadership for impactful content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
- Develop, communicate, and implement an evolving strategic plan.
- Recruit, retain, and develop news staff.
- Oversee and evolve newsroom systems and processes.
- Analyze and interpret research data to guide strategic thinking and implementation.
- Administer newsroom financial resources and recommend their allocation.
- Collaborate with other department heads on station initiatives.
- Lead the team in delivering breaking news, weather coverage, and community service across platforms.
- Attend work in person.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Emotional wellness support.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- LGBTQ+ health services.
- Additional benefits to meet employee and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
