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WLKY - News Director

WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Job Description

Local News Director

WLKY the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY has an opening for an experienced and dynamic News Director. Our next newsroom leader will have the experience to guide trusted daily news execution across all platforms, 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 platforms
  • 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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.

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