News Director

This is a Full Time Job

News Director - KXRM-TV FOX21 (Colorado Springs, CO)

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader ready to shape the future of local news? 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 News Director 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.

Why Colorado Springs?

Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs with its breathtaking scenery, offers a unique blend of western charm,a commanding military presence, a rapidly growing technology sector, tourism and endless outdoor recreation. Consistently ranked among the nation's most livable cities, it's a place where professional purpose meets quality of life.

Apply today and bring your voice, your vision, and your leadership to FOX21.
Let's build the future of local news - together.