Buffalo Newsroom Leader: Growth & Vision Director

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision

Retirement plan with company match

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company’s WKBW in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Director of News to lead the newsroom, drive audience growth, and uphold journalistic excellence across platforms.

The role focuses on strategic vision, innovative storytelling, and building a strong newsroom culture in Western New York. Ideal candidates have extensive news management experience, a journalism degree, and the ability to lead a fast-paced team while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of news management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred.
• Strong editorial judgment and libel-law awareness.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.
• Develop and implement measurable strategies for audience growth across platforms.
• Approve all newsroom personnel decisions and manage the annual budget.
• Build relationships to foster a positive news image in Buffalo and Western New York.
• Ensure compliance with laws and First/ Fourteenth Amendment requirements.
• Lead and evaluate newsroom personnel with regular feedback and annual appraisals.

Skills

News leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Editorial judgment

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company’s WKBW in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Director of News to lead the newsroom, drive audience growth, and uphold journalistic excellence across platforms.

The role focuses on strategic vision, innovative storytelling, and building a strong newsroom culture in Western New York. Ideal candidates have extensive news management experience, a journalism degree, and the ability to lead a fast-paced team while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company strategy.