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News Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Green, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025
WFRV-TV Local 5, the CBS affiliate in Green Bay, WI is searching for a forward thinking, energetic, and aggressive journalist for the position of News Director.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on news and content leader who has a proven track record for coaching and developing talent, solid journalism skills, owning the big news and weather story, and a passion for breaking news on television and across all of our digital properties.

The News Director must be proficient in budgeting, communicating with personnel and contract management, as well as savvy with website and social media platforms. Our coverage of the Green Bay Packers is a priority, with a vision for unique storytelling and programming. In addition to 7 hours of news per day, we maintain specific news franchises and seasonal sports programming, including 90 minutes of weekly Packer programming during the football season.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a successful News Manager and more than 10 years of experience in a news operation. Prior experience and a strong emphasis on digital platforms and social media is required. A degree in journalism is preferred.

This is a great opportunity to join the Nexstar Media Group, now the largest local broadcast station group in the U.S., with 197 stations across 115 television markets.

WFRV-TV and Nexstar Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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