Senior Director of News, WKBW
Core
Lead a newsroom to deliver critical community journalism and drive audience growth across multiple platforms in Buffalo and Western New York.
Role type
Senior Director of News (Leadership)
Builds
Local news content, digital products, and community journalism for WKBW (ABC affiliate) and the Scripps network.
Domain
Local Television Broadcasting / Journalism
Required skills
Strategic planning, audience growth strategy, budget management, personnel supervision, editorial judgment, knowledge of libel laws and First Amendment requirements, crisis management, cross-platform content adaptation.
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in journalism or communication, experience with emerging technology, strong oral and written communication, presentation skills.
Technologies
CMS, digital news platforms, broadcast 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 key community relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leader