Senior Director of News, KMGH
About The Position
Senior Director of News, KMGH Are you a proven news leader ready to elevate one of the nation's most dynamic newsrooms? KMGH, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Denver, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Senior Director of News to drive our station to new heights of success. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team of journalists who are passionate about investigative and enterprise journalism that makes a real difference in our community. We're looking for a visionary leader who can inspire emotional storytelling, foster innovation, and navigate the evolving media landscape. If you're passionate about quality local journalism, digital innovation, and building a positive, hard-charging newsroom culture, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- At least 5-years or more of News Management experience is required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred
- Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
- Have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings both inside and outside the organization
- Proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly
Responsibilities
- Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.
- Responsible for developing and implementing measurable strategies for audience growth while effectively managing news content delivered on multiple platforms.
- Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy.
- Analyze and respond to trends affecting the industry and DMA.
- Approve all newsroom personnel decisions.
- Develop and control annual budget to comply with station guidelines.
- Build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the community.
- Monitor all on-air and online product for compliance to Federal, State and local laws as well as First & Fourteenth Amendments.
- Work closely with other members of station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
- Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology.
- Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
- More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
