News Director
Job Location:
Rockford, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Rockford Illinois
Looking for a place where you can build a successful career and enjoy an active lifestyle Rockford offers the perfect blend of opportunity affordability and adventure.
Located just 90 minutes from Chicago and within easy reach of Milwaukee and Madison Rockford combines the energy of a growing city with the comfort of a welcoming community. Set along the scenic Rock River and surrounded by beautiful parks forests and outdoor recreation the region offers endless opportunities to explore.
Whether youre hiking and biking miles of scenic trails kayaking along the river visiting world class gardens and museums enjoying live entertainment or discovering local restaurants and breweries theres always something new to experience. Rockford delivers the amenities of a larger metro area while maintaining a lower cost of living and an exceptional quality of life.
The Rockford Region is a community on the rise offering room to grow professionally while enjoying more time for what matters most. It is a place where careers thrive families put down roots and adventure is never far away.
Come see why more people are choosing to call Rockford home. Your next opportunity starts here.
Its fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Our brand is Your Home Team. And we live it every day with the most tenured news team Eyewitness News!
We offer more news and locally produced programming than any other station in the market as well as unmatched digital delivery on News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news digital weather and sports content across all platforms.
Leads motivates and develops the News Department including content creation for broadcast digital social media website and streaming platforms.
Provides strategic direction for daily news coverage breaking news investigative reporting special projects and major event coverage across all distribution channels.
Drives a digital first content strategy with a strong focus on audience growth engagement and streaming.
Demonstrates a proven track record of successful digital execution and innovation.
Plans and manages departmental staffing training coaching and performance evaluations.
Makes decisions regarding hiring employee development promotion and termination.
Reviews and critiques newscasts and digital content daily to improve quality storytelling and overall presentation.
Assigns projects and ensures deadlines and strategic objectives are met.
Develops and executes strategies to achieve audience growth and ratings goals.
Evaluates operational and technology needs to ensure the production of high quality content.
Collaborates with station leadership to establish and achieve company goals and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Minimum five years experience in news programming production with at least two years experience in a leadership role.
Experience guiding directing and motivating subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.
Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
COMPENSATION RANGE - $85K - $95K annualized
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 life insurance Paid Parental Leave and more.
Interested candidates should apply on our website: Us/Work for Us
Nexstar Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer
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About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
