Position Summary

The News Director is responsible for leading a high-performing, multiplatform newsroom with a relentless focus on breaking news, enterprise journalism, and audience engagement. This leader will drive a digital-first culture, ensuring content is produced with urgency, purpose, and impact across linear, streaming, and social platforms.

This role requires a strategic thinker and decisive leader who can inspire teams, strengthen community trust, and deliver journalism that is accurate, relevant, and meaningful. The News Director must foster a culture rooted in accountability, innovation, collaboration, and editorial excellence, while consistently evolving the newsroom to meet changing audience behaviors.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution of the News Department, ensuring alignment with NBCUniversal and Telemundo Station Group priorities.
• Build and sustain a digital-first, audience-driven newsroom, where content is created with multiplatform distribution in mind from inception.
• Drive a culture of urgency, accountability, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on breaking news and enterprise reporting.
• Partner with station leadership to strengthen market position, grow audience share, and expand community impact.

Editorial Excellence & Content Oversight

• Oversee all newsgathering, production, and presentation across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Ensure all content meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness.
• Champion investigative and accountability journalism that exposes issues affecting the community and holds institutions accountable.
• Lead coverage of major breaking news and crises with clarity, speed, and strong editorial judgment.
• Ensure storytelling is compelling, visually engaging, and relevant to diverse audiences.

Digital & Audience Growth

• Drive rapid, real-time breaking news coverage on social and digital platforms.
• Develop strategies that increase engagement, reach, and audience growth, particularly among younger and bilingual audiences.
• Leverage data, analytics, and audience insights to inform editorial decisions and content strategy.
• Encourage innovative storytelling formats including vertical video, streaming content, and social-first reporting.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain top newsroom talent, building a diverse and inclusive team.
• Coach and mentor leaders and staff to grow in a multiplatform environment, emphasizing strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills.
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures.
• Foster a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, communication is clear, and teams are aligned with the newsroom vision.

Operations & Collaboration

• Oversee day-to-day newsroom operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and other departments to maximize content impact and revenue opportunities.
• Lead planning for major events, special coverage, and long-term editorial initiatives.

Community Engagement

• Strengthen the station’s connection to the community through service journalism, town halls, and audience-driven storytelling.
• Ensure the newsroom reflects and serves the needs of the local audience.
• Build partnerships that enhance trust, relevance, and visibility in the market.

Leadership Traits We’re Looking For

• Decisive and accountable leader who thrives under pressure
• Strong editorial judgment with a passion for impactful journalism
• Digital-first mindset with deep understanding of audience behavior
• Excellent communicator who leads with clarity, focus, and purpose
• Collaborative and people-focused, able to inspire and align teams
• Innovative thinker who embraces change and drives transformation
• High integrity and ethical standards