News Director

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Woodlawn (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WGAL TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, seeks an experienced News Director to lead our newsroom with integrity, editorial judgement, and dynamic leadership across broadcast, digital and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will drive market-leading coverage, mentor a diverse team, implement strategic plans, and uphold Hearst's commitment to community service while coordinating with station leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of newsroom management experience.
• Proven ability to mentor a diverse news team.
• Strong editorial judgement and decision making under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Management of news department including editorial leadership of impactful content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Development, effective communication, and implementation of an evolving strategic plan
• Recruitment, retention, team development of news staff.
• Oversight and evolution of effective newsroom systems and processes
• Analysis and interpretation of research data to guide strategic thinking and implementation
• Administration of and recommendations for allocation of newsroom financial resources
• Strategic planning in collaboration with other department heads on station initiatives.
• In-person attendance is required

Skills

Leadership

Editorial judgment

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

WGAL TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market of southcentral Pennsylvania, has an opening for an experienced and dynamic News Director with the talent, passion, and leadership to advance our News department. The successful candidate will embrace our mission as a local broadcast leader, be a skilled communicator, possess integrity-based editorial judgement, and inspire others to strive for excellence. They will effectively lead our team in the execution of market-leading breaking news, weather coverage and community service on all platforms daily. With a strong history of market leadership in a rapidly growing market, and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the best.

Job Responsibilities

• Management of news department including editorial leadership of impactful content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Development, effective communication, and implementation of an evolving strategic plan
• Recruitment, retention, team development of news staff.
• Oversight and evolution of effective newsroom systems and processes
• Analysis and interpretation of research data to guide strategic thinking and implementation
• Administration of and recommendations for allocation of newsroom financial resources
• Strategic planning in collaboration with other department heads on station initiatives.
• In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of broadcast television newsroom management experience
• Mentoring/coaching a diverse news team for maximum productivity
• Experience evolving and positively impacting news content at a local broadcast entity

Qualifications Requirements

• A proven record of leadership and success with at least 3-5 years of managing a local news operation.
• Organizational, planning, and time management skills with a detail-oriented mindset to manage a large staff and multiple hours of daily newscasts.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making abilities that thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Valid Driver's License.

Education

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.