Local news has never been more important or impactful. Are you a seasoned newsroom leader with an eye for strategy and a passion for local journalism? Do you value helping those around you reach their potential? Apply to be a Sr. Director of News at Spectrum News!
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As the Sr. Director of News for Spectrum Noticias, you have the chance to set the strategy for a 24/7 Spanish language news network, reaching local communities across the country and shaping the future of local news in the process. The Sr. Director of News is the most senior newsroom leader, responsible for all editorial and news programming to help keep local communities informed. The Sr. Director of News runs operations, talent management, budget planning, production, and more.
In addition to editorial strategy, the Sr. Director of News is a strong leader of people, continuously elevating performance and raising the bar across the networks. By exchanging consistent, constructive feedback on programming, this role guides the team in covering everything from breaking news and weather forecasts to deep dives, beat journalism, and special programming.
Your reliability and guidance through all phases of the employee lifecycle will drive a positive and cohesive work environment. Through your out-of-the-box ideas and robust leadership, you will deliver elevated storytelling to your local audiences.
WHAT OUR NEWS DIRECTORS ENJOY MOST
- Motivating the newsroom staff to reach their full potential
- Implementing creative, data-informed strategies that directly influence the on-screen product
- Closely collaborating with other leaders across the Spectrum News footprint of 30+ local networks
- Setting the strategy for covering the top stories of the day
- Leading complex, distributed teams across many functions, including editorial, production, and more
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Required Qualifications
- Experience: News experience - 10+ years, Management experience - 7+ years
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or comparable experience
- Technical skills: Programming knowledge and an understanding of the evolving digital media landscape
- Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships and motivate co-workers. Write and speak Spanish fluently.
MORE ABOUT US
Part of Charter Communications, is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news-no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the .
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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$169,800.00 and $361,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
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