News Director Jobs

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.

What Does a News Director Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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 Director Career Opportunities

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.

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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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in assembly, leading strategic initiatives, mentoring staff, and enhancing productivity while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Lead project management practices, oversee teams, and foster relationships to achieve t...

Indiana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining implementation excellence by leading MiraCloud solutions. Drive client satisfaction, operational success, and profitability while mentoring Project Managers and enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Lead project management practices, oversee teams, and drive profitability while...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower client success by leading MiraCloud implementations, ensuring operational excellence, timely delivery, and profitability while developing project management practices and fostering strong stak...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate in the successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Oversee project management practices, establish governance standards...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead successful MiraCloud implementations, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive project management practices, oversee teams, and foster relationships w...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead the successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Oversee project management practices and foster relationships with stakeh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and ensure successful implementation of MiraCloud solutions, focusing on client satisfaction, operational excellence, and profitability while managing Project Managers and enhancing project manag...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion successful MiraCloud implementations, ensuring client satisfaction, operational excellence, and timely delivery. Lead project management practices while fostering relationships with stakehold...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the delivery landscape by leading MiraCloud implementations, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while driving profitability and scaling project management practices acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic advancement initiatives, overseeing multiple programs, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. Collaborate with leadership to enhance engagement and drive fun...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic arts organization by shaping its artistic vision, ensuring financial health, and fostering community engagement. Collaborate with diverse teams to produce impactful performances and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $175K *

Optimize the future of Nationals Park Events by leading a dynamic team to drive non-baseball events, develop new revenue streams, and enhance corporate partnerships, ensuring profitability and sustain...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the advertising landscape by driving new business growth with medium and large clients. Leverage your expertise in ad tech to build relationships, execute strategies, and achieve sales targe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform patient care by leading medical initiatives and coordinating treatment plans to promote the highest quality of health in residents. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance nursing progr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead project controls initiatives to ensure successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedule, and budget, while mentoring a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive project success by managing controls, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Utilize your expertise to enhance reporting, monitor performance, an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of connected workflows by leading integration across product lines, driving value for healthcare providers through strategic collaboration and effective roadmap execution while empowe...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Engage with a dynamic team to craft compelling sales proposals and strategies, driving impactful messaging and collaboration across departments to enhance client relationships and achieve sales object...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $241K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing AI systems that empower global journalism. Drive technical direction, ensure system scalability, and mentor engineers while shaping the future of content...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer new business in the Surety realm by leveraging industry connections, market insights, and strategic solutions to expand client relationships and drive growth within the construction sector...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive new business growth by engaging scholarly publishers, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs. Leverage industry insights and strategic...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Empower clients by analyzing media investments and delivering actionable insights. Lead a team to enhance media effectiveness, ensuring operational excellence and collaboration across disciplines to d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming electrical construction by managing large-scale projects. Lead the execution of assigned scopes, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a News Director do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.