Explore News Director opportunities for experienced journalism and media leaders. News Directors shape editorial strategy, lead newsroom teams, and oversee the reporting and production of news across broadcast, digital, print, and multimedia platforms. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles that align with your leadership experience and career goals.
A News Director guides a newsroom’s daily operations and long-term direction. Responsibilities may include setting coverage priorities, assigning resources, developing editorial standards, managing budgets, and collaborating with anchors, producers, reporters, and executives. Depending on the organization, the role may also oversee digital publishing, audience growth, breaking-news response, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Employers commonly seek substantial newsroom or media experience, strong editorial judgment, and a record of leading teams under tight deadlines. Useful strengths include communication, coaching, strategic planning, budget management, audience insight, and familiarity with evolving news technology. Requirements vary by employer and may include a journalism or communications degree, though relevant leadership experience and a strong portfolio can be equally important.
News Directors work for television and radio stations, digital news organizations, networks, publishers, and other media companies. The title and scope can vary: some leaders focus on a local newsroom, while others manage multiple markets, platforms, or editorial teams. Explore listings to compare responsibilities, organizational reach, and opportunities to shape coverage and newsroom culture.
Search News Director jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review current listings, identify roles that match your experience, and take the next step toward a senior newsroom leadership position.
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Champion the go-to-market strategy for streaming advertising, leading a product marketing team to craft compelling messaging and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignmen...
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Executive Producer, Creative Services- WFOX TV
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Lead the creative vision by managing client commercial productions across multiple platforms, ensuring high-quality output and effective collaboration between clients and sales teams to achieve advert...
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Champion a dynamic promotional strategy and creative production, driving brand growth while leading a talented team. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistency and elevate the creative outpu...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead and modernize technical operations at a television station, ensuring reliability and compliance while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance broadcast systems and su...
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Executive Producer - Spectrum News 1
$78K - $139K *
Inspire your community by leading newscast operations and fostering storytelling excellence. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create accurate, compelling content, ensuring timely coverage and commun...
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Director of Digital News & Audience - New Jersey 101.5
$80K - $100K *
Champion the digital evolution of news and audience growth by leading content strategy, collaborating with teams, and creating compelling stories across platforms. Drive engagement through innovative...
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Director of Digital News & Audience - New Jersey 101.5
$80K - $100K *
Drive the digital evolution of news and audience growth by leading content strategy, collaborating with teams, and creating compelling stories across platforms. Engage hands-on in content creation whi...
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Empower the future of broadcast technology by leading engineering projects, ensuring system reliability, and guiding technical direction for a dynamic 24/7 news operation. Collaborate with teams to in...
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$99K - $111K *
Lead the expansion of streaming content, collaborating with newsroom teams to create innovative programming that engages audiences across multiple platforms and enhances viewer experience during PM an...
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$128K - $147K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing the DTC streaming landscape. Leverage your technical expertise to optimize systems for LATAM audiences, enhancing customer care technology and driving cross-function...
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$128K - $147K *
Join a team that's redefining the customer care technology landscape for LATAM. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize systems and improve experiences, ensuring cultural and regulatory nee...
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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
$190K - $220K *
Champion financial planning and analysis for technology services, leading a team to deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, and insightful reporting. Collaborate with department heads to drive investment...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of local news through innovative live streaming and digital storytelling. Leverage your technical skills and news judgment to produce compelling content that enga...
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Transform regional behavioral health programs by leading operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic growth to enhance service delivery and client outcomes across multiple locat...
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Champion operational excellence across multiple behavioral health programs, driving strategic growth and ensuring compliance. Lead teams to enhance service delivery and quality care for the communitie...
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Transform the future of program management by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing budgets, and fostering strong client relationships. Drive operational excellence and ensure program outcomes ali...
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Champion innovative storytelling as a News Reporter, delivering compelling content across multiple platforms. Engage with the community through live coverage, interviews, and original reporting, while...
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Shape the future of journalism by creating compelling stories across platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver engaging news content that resonates with a diverse audience while thriving i...
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Director Broadcast Maintenance Engineering
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Shape the future of public broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing broadcast quality. Collaborate with management to drive innovation and maintain state-of-the...
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Join a dynamic team to edit and enhance video content for diverse platforms, ensuring high-quality storytelling and innovative formats. Collaborate with producers and journalists to deliver engaging m...
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Director, Marketing & Account Strategy
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Unlock potential by driving newsroom adoption of innovative sourcing tools across major media organizations. Leverage industry relationships and insights to transform workflows, ensuring Qwoted become...
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Breaking News Producer, The Story with Martha MacCallum
$83K - $116K *
Transform breaking news coverage by crafting timely scripts and visuals. Leverage your control room expertise to deliver compelling stories under pressure while ensuring editorial accuracy and creativ...
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Champion cutting-edge broadcast infrastructure; build, maintain, and optimize superior networks. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a fast-paced, innovative enviro...
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What does a News Director do?
A News Director leads a newsroom’s editorial direction and operations, overseeing staff, coverage priorities, production workflows, budgets, and journalistic standards. Specific duties depend on the organization and its platforms.
What qualifications are usually required for News Director jobs?
Employers often look for significant newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and proven leadership. A degree in journalism or communications may be preferred or required, but qualifications vary by employer.
Where do News Directors work?
News Directors may work for television or radio stations, broadcast networks, digital newsrooms, publishers, and multimedia media organizations.
How can I find News Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse News Director listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.