Chief News Strategy & Investigations Leader

WHRO; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WHRO in Norfolk seeks a visionary Vice President of News to lead the newsroom and the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism, driving multi‑platform journalism that informs and inspires the community.

The role requires strategic leadership, budgeting oversight, and a commitment to journalistic integrity, with responsibilities spanning editorial direction, staff development, fundraising collaboration, and ensuring high‑quality local and investigative reporting across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a newsroom or media organization.
• Strong knowledge of newsroom technologies and editorial standards.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, and multi‑platform strategy.
• Commitment to ethics, accuracy, and journalistic integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strategize the WHRO newsroom and VCJI operations.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement for the newsroom.
• Drive high‑quality local and investigative reporting across platforms.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, staff development, and collaboration with teams.
• Engage in fundraising activities and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Editorial leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Newsroom technologies and software

Budgeting software

Digital analytics tools

Job description

WHRO in Norfolk seeks a visionary Vice President of News to lead the newsroom and the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism, driving multi‑platform journalism that informs and inspires the community.

The role requires strategic leadership, budgeting oversight, and a commitment to journalistic integrity, with responsibilities spanning editorial direction, staff development, fundraising collaboration, and ensuring high‑quality local and investigative reporting across platforms.