Director of News
Core
Lead a newsroom team to deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely news content across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
Role type
Senior Director of News (Strategic Leadership & Operations)
Builds
News content, broadcast packages, digital stories, and crisis communications for a conglomerate's media portfolio.
Domain
Media & Communications / Journalism / Broadcast
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic content planning, editorial judgment, team recruitment and mentorship, newsgathering, broadcast production oversight, crisis communication, data journalism, digital distribution strategy, copyright and compliance management, stakeholder relationship building
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, Certified Media Manager or Certified Public Relations Practitioner certification, 10-12+ years in media/journalism, experience in telecommunications or energy sectors
Technologies
Media and communication software, digital analytics tools, data visualization tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive news and content strategies aligned with business objectives; oversee daily news production and newsgathering operations; manage, recruit, and mentor a team of journalists and producers; ensure editorial integrity, accuracy, and adherence to ethical standards; drive digital transformation and optimize content performance via analytics; manage crisis communication strategies and stakeholder relationships.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight