Director of News & Multimedia Content

Job Description

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader ready to shape the future of local news? Nexstar Media Group, America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of News & Multimedia Content to lead the newsroom at KELOLAND Media Group Sioux Falls (KELO-TV).

This is a rare opportunity to guide a talented, multiplatform newsroom that’s redefining what it means to be a local broadcaster in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

What We’re Looking For

Our Ideal Candidate Is a Proven Newsroom Leader With a Passion For Local Storytelling And a Vision For Where News Is Headed Next. You Are

• A strategic thinker with deep knowledge of digital trends and multiplatform distribution
• Collaborative, decisive, and committed to community impact
• Mindset to meet audiences wherever they are
• Skilled at inspiring innovation, accountability journalism, and creative storytelling
• A mentor who motivates individuals to perform at their best and fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of news, weather, and sports content across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Manage day-to-day newsroom operations, including staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Shape and execute an audience-focused content strategy for linear TV, digital, OTT/CTV, and social media.
• Make key personnel decisions, including hiring, coaching, promotions, and terminations.
• Provide consistent feedback and coaching to elevate storytelling and presentation standards.
• Ensure journalistic integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in all content.
• Collaborate with senior station leadership to align newsroom strategy with company goals.
• Drive digital innovation using data, analytics, and emerging technology.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a broadcast newsroom, including 2-3 years in a newsroom supervisor role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong digital acumen and experience with multiplatform content creation and audience engagement.
• Exceptional communication, decision-making, and team-building skills.
• Proven success in growing audience reach and delivering measurable results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Experience and success mentoring and developing newsroom talent.