Director of News and Multiplatform Content
Director of News and Multiplatform Content
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$ 200000 - 235000
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Job Description
WGNTV is seeking a visionary collaborative and strategic News Director of Multiplatform Content to lead Chicagos most iconic multiplatform news brand across broadcast streaming digital and social media. This role drives our mission to serve and grow diverse audiences with impactful journalism and innovative content experiencesanytime anywhere.
What Youll Do
- Lead the vision for a 24/7 fully integrated multiplatform news and content organization
- Oversee all aspects of content strategy across Linear OTT/CTV Streaming Digital ( WGN) and social platforms
- Develop and implement researchdriven strategies to evolve the WGN news brand and multiplatform programming
- Supervise streaming operations for live news original content and breaking coverage
- Drive innovation in content formats technology adoption and platformspecific storytelling
- Set expectations for editorial quality visual presentation performance and user experience across all platforms
- Align editorial vision with stationwide initiatives in production marketing and community engagement.
- Partner with Creative Services to execute integrated campaigns across all screens
- Define platformspecific coverage guidelines for news weather sports investigations and original content
- Build and mentor a highperforming multiplatform content team
- Oversee hiring contracts coaching and performance management
- Collaborate with Finance and GM on budget preparation and resource alignment by leading the planning execution and delivery of News Budgets Expenses and Capital Strategy
- Lead newsroom union negotiations and labor strategy
- Represent WGNTV in community partnerships public events and local media initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 7 years of senior newsroom or content leadership experience
- Proven success leading digital and broadcast teams in a top 25 market
- Strong editorial judgment leadership presence and crisis management skills
- Expertise with digital content systems analytics tools and audience engagement strategy
- Deep understanding of multiplatform audience behavior digital publishing and social media best practices
- Track record of innovation brand development and audience growth across multiple platforms
- Must be able to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Chicago
- Must pass a background check
- Must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience managing union teams and negotiating employment contracts
- Exceptional communication coaching and teambuilding skills
- Knowledge of Chicago media landscape is a plus
Join us at WGNTV and help shape the future of local journalism.
Nexstar Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SALARY RANGE: $200000 $235000 Annualized commensurate with experience and skill level.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
