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Job Description
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This forward-thinking leader will drive an audience-centric strategy rooted in platform-agnostic distribution, omnichannel engagement, and next-gen storytelling—delivering impactful, always-on content that reaches consumers anytime, anywhere they consume content. What You will
Do:
Lead the vision for a fully integrated, 24/7 multiplatform newsroom with a strong digital first mindset Develop and implement strategies that grow audience across linear, OTT/CTV, web, app, and social platforms Accelerate digital transformation with data-driven decisions that elevate reach, engagement, and loyalty Oversee the creation and curation of always-on digital content for our combined website, mobile apps, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms Supervise streaming operations for live newscasts, breaking news, original content, and special community events and live local sports Champion the adoption of cutting-edge tools, analytics, and workflows to fuel digital acceleration Drive next-gen storytelling tailored to platform behaviors and optimized for user experience Set and uphold standards for editorial quality, visual presentation, and brand consistency Foster a newsroom culture of digital fluency, agility, innovation and accountability Collaborate with Creative Services to develop and execute integrated cross-platform campaigns, including news integration and sponsorships Build, lead, and mentor on-air talent, a high-performing content team, including digital producers, MMJs, editors, and creators Work with station leadership on strategic planning, budgeted resource allocation, and capital investment Manage newsroom operations in a collaborative and respectful environment Represent the stations in community partnerships, events, and civic engagement efforts
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field—or equivalent experience 5+ years of senior-level newsroom or content leadership, ideally with a proven record of digital transformation Demonstrated success leading integrated broadcast and digital news teams Strong editorial judgment, newsroom leadership, and decision-making under deadline Deep understanding of digital-first content strategies, audience growth, and platform-specific best practices Proficiency with CMS, analytics tools, SEO, social publishing, and digital video distribution Skilled coach and mentor with a commitment to building diverse and high-performance teams Experience managing newsrooms and employment contracts Must be willing to relocate to Memphis and work a flexible schedule as needed Must pass a background check and be authorized to work in the
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NASDAQ:
NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
