Executive VP, News & Investigative Strategy

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WHRO seeks a Vice President of News to lead the day-to-day operations of the WHRO newsroom and the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism, aligning editorial and management teams to deliver high-quality, trusted content. The role is office-based with hands-on leadership and regular staff engagement.

The VP will oversee strategy, budgeting, multi-platform coverage, and data-driven improvement, while guiding local and investigative reporting and strengthening the station’s public service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in newsroom leadership.
• Experience managing budgets and strategic plans.
• Experience coaching and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and advances the newsroom’s reputation for journalistic integrity and ethics across all news operations.
• Collaborates across departments to advance station priorities and audience growth.
• Provides leadership and drives strategy for News staff in a multi‑platform environment.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement processes.
• Develops and monitors KPIs to assess newsroom efficiency and improvements.
• Fosters a digital newsroom culture and growth across platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Newsroom technologies

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

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

Job description

WHRO seeks a Vice President of News to lead the day-to-day operations of the WHRO newsroom and the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism, aligning editorial and management teams to deliver high-quality, trusted content. The role is office-based with hands-on leadership and regular staff engagement.

The VP will oversee strategy, budgeting, multi-platform coverage, and data-driven improvement, while guiding local and investigative reporting and strengthening the station’s public service