Multi-Platform News Director
Core
Lead all aspects of KTXL FOX40 news operations, including hiring, strategic planning, and content execution across digital and traditional platforms.
Role type
Senior newsroom management leader
Builds
High-quality newscasts, digital content, and investigative reporting for the Sacramento market
Domain
Broadcast journalism and digital media
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
News judgment, team leadership, strategic planning, budget management, talent development, breaking news management, investigative reporting, multi-platform content strategy
Preferred skills
Mass Communications or Journalism degree, 7+ years newsroom management experience, experience with weather and major news coverage
Technologies
OTT channels, digital content platforms
Responsibilities
Create and execute strategic plans to grow audience; Supervise Assistant News Director, Executive Producers, Producers, and anchor talent; Provide strategic direction for day-to-day news coverage and special projects; Interview, hire, coach, and develop employees; Prepare and execute department operating and personnel budgets; Review news programs for critique of production and overall performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
