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Gray Media · 2 days ago

NEWS DIRECTOR - KVVU

Henderson, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a visionary News Director for KVVU FOX5 in Las Vegas. The News Director will oversee all aspects of the news operation, set the editorial tone, and drive excellence in storytelling across various platforms.

BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and coach an award-winning newsroom with a strong Digital First mindset

Develop and execute a strategic content plan with clear guidelines for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms

Establish high standards, goals, and accountability for newsroom content, ethics, and operations

Oversee all news gathering, editorial decision-making, and presentation across platforms

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada community issues

Plan and execute coverage of major events such as elections, breaking news, and large-scale community events

Collaborate with other department leaders to drive innovation, workflow efficiency, and audience growth

Ensure strong daily execution while thinking long-term about brand, talent development, and content strategy

Prepare, manage, and oversee the annual newsroom budget

Qualification

News DirectionEditorial JudgmentLeadership SkillsDigital EngagementContent StrategyMultitaskingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills