News Director

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
News Director

Details:

Local News Director

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for an experienced and dynamic News Director. Our next newsroom leader will have the experience to guide trusted daily news execution and a collaborative leadership style to inspire our committed team of journalists. You will lead our team in the execution of market-leading breaking news, weather coverage and community service on all platforms daily. With a unique format and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join the best in the business. You will report to the President & General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Editorial leadership and local news department serving multiple platform

• Recruit and coach editorial team

• Develop contemporary news product on all platforms

• Budget administration

• Develop and execute news operation strategy

• Collaborate with other department heads on station plans

Requirements

• 3+ years of broadcast television newsroom operation management

• Experience mentoring news staff

• Demonstrate how you have improved news product at another broadcast television station

• Experience managing multiple hours of daily newscasts

• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

• Have a valid driver's license

• Related military 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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision

• 401(k) matching

• Emotional Wellness Support

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• LGBTQ+ Health Services

• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
3/6/2026

Closing Date:
4/5/2026

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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