CareerPlan

Assistant Content Director

CA-San Diego; 4575 Viewridge Ave (Nexstar - KUSI & KSWB), USFull-time$120k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Second-in-command of a multiplatform newsroom leading editorial, operational, and content decisions across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

Role type

Senior IC newsroom operations and content strategy leader

Builds

Multiplatform news content and coverage

Domain

Media & Broadcasting

Required skills

Multiplatform content strategy, editorial leadership, breaking news coverage, staff development, organizational change management, audience analytics, workflow optimization, journalistic ethics

Preferred skills

Modern storytelling techniques, emerging technology adoption, data-driven content decisions

Technologies

Digital publishing platforms, content management systems, audience analytics tools

Responsibilities

Lead daily newsroom operations and breaking news coverage; Drive content strategy across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms; Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management for content staff; Oversee resource deployment and process improvement; Partner with leadership to align content strategy with audience needs and performance insights

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC