Director, News
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Salary$45k – $55k
LocationNY, Utica
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentNews
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor’s 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
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
Skills
computers
telephones
copiers
scanners
fax machines
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
About the company
WXFV/WUTR-TV in Utica, New York believes our people make all the difference to our success. We are located in downtown Utica. Utica is known for its friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, and so much history. We are hiring a full-time News Director to oversee the News operation. The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production.
Responsibilities
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Manages all aspects of the News Department.
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Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
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Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.
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Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website.
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Critiques newscasts daily to improve coverage, correct errors, and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
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Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are met.
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Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.
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Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.
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Responds to coverage questions.
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Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Requirements & Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
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Minimum five years’ experience in news programming production, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role. (More or less depending on market size.)
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Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
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Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.
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Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
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Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Benefits
Benefits:
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000
Nexstar Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees 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.