Senior Director of News, KTNV

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company•Las Vegas, NV

48d•Onsite

About The Position

KTNV, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada, is seeking an experienced Senior Director of News to lead its newsroom and drive continued audience growth and journalistic excellence. This role involves leading a talented team of journalists committed to delivering critical community journalism to Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can inspire compelling storytelling, foster innovation, and navigate the rapidly evolving media landscape. This position requires a passion for quality local journalism, digital innovation, developing people, and building a positive, hard-charging newsroom culture.

Requirements

At least 5 years of news management experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to lead and make sound decisions in a rapid, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase audience performance in key target areas across multiple platforms.
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Effectiveness in a variety of formal presentation settings, both inside and outside the organization.
Proven and effective leadership skills, including fostering open dialogue, empowering others, and addressing conflict quickly and directly.

Responsibilities

Create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.
Develop and implement measurable strategies for audience growth while effectively managing news content delivered across 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 the annual budget in compliance with station guidelines.
Build and maintain key relationships to foster a positive news image within the Las Vegas community.
Monitor all on-air and online products for compliance with federal, state and local laws as well as First and Fourteenth Amendment requirements.
Work closely with other members of the station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals.
Maintain knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.
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

Scripps offers a culture that creates connection.
Scripps is committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities they serve.
Scripps is intentional about creating an environment where employees, audiences, and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections.
Scripps cultivates an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen.
The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media company focused on creating connection.
As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets.
Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff.
Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum.
Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households.
Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Equal employment opportunity employer.
Does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.
Will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.