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News Director-September 2024
Denver
Sep 4, 2026
About News Director

  Nexstar Inc. seeks an experienced, driven broadcast professional to serve as News Director for KDVR FOX31 and KWGN, Channel 2, Colorado’s Very Own. Combined KDVR/KWGN are the news leaders in the Denver market with more than 100 hours of live news programming each week. You will lead and supervise all aspects of news, weather and sports on KDVR, KWGN and all digital platforms. Two stations, two brands and one of the biggest News Director jobs in the country. Denver is a vibrant, growing market with plenty of news to cover each day. We are looking for someone who has passion for the industry, the vision to develop strong brands and innovative news product, and the mindset to grow collaborative winning teams.

  Essential Duties

  Manages all aspects of the News Department and News Production.

  Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.

  Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.

  Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website and streaming platforms.

  Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.

  Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.

  Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals, growing audiences across all platforms.

  Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.

  Responds to coverage questions.

  Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements & Skills

  Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

  Fluency in English.

  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  Minimum five years’ top 20 market experience in news programming production, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.

  Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

  Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

  Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.

  Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.Proficiency with computers, software, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

  Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

  Salary Range $180,000 - $220,000.00 Based on Experience

  To Apply : Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: https://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn or at the Nexstar Website at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online . No Calls

  * EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED*

  KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

  KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

  Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

  EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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