Senior Director of News, KTNV
Core
Lead the newsroom and drive audience growth and journalistic excellence for KTNV, an ABC affiliate in Las Vegas.
Role type
Senior Director of News (Newsroom Leadership)
Builds
Local news content and digital products for Las Vegas and Southern Nevada audiences
Domain
Local Television Broadcasting / Journalism
Required skills
Strategic planning, audience growth strategy, budget management, personnel management, editorial judgment, knowledge of libel laws and First/Fourteenth Amendment requirements, leadership, crisis decision-making
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in journalism or communication, knowledge of emerging technology, strong oral and written communication, presentation skills
Technologies
CMS (posting content to station websites), emerging broadcast/digital tools
Responsibilities
Create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations; Approve all newsroom personnel decisions; Develop and control the annual budget; Monitor on-air and online products for legal and ethical compliance; Supervise direct reports and provide performance appraisals; Build relationships with the community to foster a positive news image.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities