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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic News Director to lead our newsroom operations and guide the editorial direction of our news organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape. As the News Director, you will be responsible for managing a team of reporters, producers, and editors, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and engaging news content across multiple platforms.
You will work closely with executive leadership to align news coverage with the organization’s mission and audience needs. This role requires a visionary leader who can balance journalistic integrity with audience engagement and business objectives. The News Director will also be responsible for setting editorial standards, overseeing content planning, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.
In addition to managing daily news operations, the News Director will play a key role in talent development, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative and innovative newsroom culture. You will also be expected to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and audience behavior to continuously improve our news offerings.
This is a high-impact role that requires excellent communication, decision-making, and crisis management skills. The successful candidate will be passionate about journalism, committed to excellence, and capable of leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and manage the newsroom team, including reporters, editors, and producers
- Develop and implement editorial strategies across all platforms
- Ensure accuracy, fairness, and timeliness of news content
- Coordinate daily news coverage and long-term planning
- Maintain editorial standards and ethical guidelines
- Collaborate with other departments to align content with business goals
- Oversee breaking news coverage and crisis response
- Mentor and develop newsroom staff
- Monitor audience metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
- Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a newsroom environment
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong editorial judgment and decision-making abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with digital media platforms and analytics tools
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Knowledge of media law and journalistic ethics
- Experience with content management systems
- Strong organizational and planning skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience managing a newsroom team?
- How do you ensure editorial integrity in your work?
- Describe a time you handled a breaking news situation.
- What strategies do you use to engage digital audiences?
- How do you mentor and develop junior staff?
- What tools do you use to monitor content performance?
- How do you handle conflicts within the newsroom?
- What is your approach to long-term editorial planning?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends?
- Describe your experience with cross-platform content delivery.
