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VP NEWS DIRECTOR

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VP NEWS DIRECTOR

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Digital Media Directors Project Management Budgeting Business Strategy & Development

Summary

FOX CHICAGO (WFLD 32 & WPWR 50) is seeking a visionary Vice President, News Director for a leadership opportunity in the dynamic Chicago TV market. The ideal candidate is innovative, competitive, and an excellent storyteller ready to reimagine our business and utilize social media and emerging platforms to enhance our brand.

Category Digital Media  Directors  Project Manager 
Location Greater Chicago Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Mar 14, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

FOX CHICAGO (WFLD 32 & WPWR 50) is seeking a visionary Vice President, News Director for a leadership opportunity in the dynamic Chicago TV market. The ideal candidate is innovative, competitive, and an excellent storyteller ready to reimagine our business and utilize social media and emerging platforms to enhance our brand.

Your focus will be on finding, nurturing and developing compelling stories that are enlightening and empowering, moving away from legacy formats and engaging viewers on a daily basis.

Key roles:
  • Oversee the station's news, working in unison with the SVP/General Manager
  • Collaborate with VP/Programming & Development to produce consumer-focused content across multiple platforms.
  • Manage the news department including budgets, expenses, strategic planning, technology, etc.
  • Maintain standards for journalistic integrity.
  • Develop excellent working relationship with department heads, staff & executives as well as with key Chicago leaders.
Requirements: 
  • At least 5 years’ experience managing a news team, experience in launching new programs, good interpersonal skills, budget management, foresight of the future of local news programming including CTV.  
  • Proven success transforming traditional news into a digital-focused operation. Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills.    
  • Having experience in top 30 market and a college degree will be an advantage.
 Ideal candidate: 
  • A hands-on leader with excellent judgment, planning, organization, team building, written/presentation skills and passion for good content.  
  • Keen knowledge of digital content and distribution.  
  • Knowledge of libel laws, journalist rights & responsibilities is essential. 

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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