News Director Kold

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KOLD:

13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson Arizona. 70 years strong! KOLD is the strongest local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news entertainment information and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner KMSB Fox 11. If youve never been to Tucson let us tell you all the things youll love: Plentiful sunshine natural beauty diverse culture active lifestyles great food hundreds of miles of hiking trails breathtaking views unforgettable sunsets challenging biking trails community events accessible natural locations for all ages it would have been quicker for us to just say youll love it all.

Job Summary/Description:

KOLD 13 News is searching for a News Director who must have strong people and leadership skills create and maintain a healthy work culture have a digital-first mindset understand sound journalistic principles perform at the highest level during breaking news and severe weather and oversee all content gathering and presentation in a visual and viewer-oriented storytelling style.

Are you a high-energy leader who lives for the win Do you have the strategic vision to lead Tucsons #1 news station into a digital-first future and the dynamic personality to inspire a team to get there with you Were looking for a News Director at KOLD-TV who doesnt just manage a newsroom but ignites it. You are a critical thinker who thrives when the pace is fast the stakes are high and the competition is fierce. If youre ready to own the market across every platformfrom the big screen to the one in the palm of our viewers handswe want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What Youll Do:

• Drive the Win:Execute high-impact daily strategies for digital and broadcast.
• Lead the Team:Recruit coach and retain top-tier talent in a high-performance culture.
• Master Storytelling:Direct visual viewer-oriented coverage and story placement.
• Own Breaking News:Lead dominant breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Innovate & Collaborate:Partner across platforms and departments to build a unified unstoppable station culture.

What You Bring:

• Proven Leadership:3 years of newsroom management (News Director Assistant ND EP).
• Strategic Mindset:Exceptional critical thinking and editorial judgment under pressure.
• Digital-First Drive:A passion for delivering news wherever audiences are.
• Dynamic Communication:Ability to motivate a team and build strong relationships.
• Journalistic Integrity:Rock-solid ethics and a track record of winning. Journalism or Mass Communication degree preferred.

Why KOLD-TV

• Market Leader:Lead the top station in Tucson with the resources of Gray Media.
• Community Impact:Shape stories that keep Southern Arizona safe and informed.
• Professional Growth:Benefit from mentorship training and career advancement.

Ready to lead the best team in Tucson and make your mark Lets create the future of news together.

Qualifications/Requirements:

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KOLD-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

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