News Director

What You'll Do

As a seasoned and visionary News Director, you will elevate our newsroom to new heights, driving journalistic excellence and audience engagement at IZLAZ.com. Your proven track record of success in dynamic news environments will be instrumental as you:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing newsroom team, cultivating a culture of unparalleled journalistic excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development.
• Champion the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and ethical reporting across all platforms, ensuring our content is always credible and trustworthy.
• Command the coverage of breaking news and major events, making critical editorial decisions with precision and speed under intense pressure, maintaining our reputation as a go-to source for timely information.
• Architect and execute a robust audience growth strategy, leveraging cutting-edge analytics and user feedback to deliver highly relevant, engaging, and impactful content that resonates deeply with our audience.
• Oversee daily news operations with meticulous attention to detail, managing the budget strategically to optimize efficiency and ensure the most effective allocation of resources for maximum impact.
• Develop and implement a compelling overall editorial strategy for all news content, ensuring alignment with our brand voice and audience expectations.
• Ignite innovation within the newsroom, proactively introducing new technologies, storytelling formats, and distribution channels to significantly enhance content delivery and expand our reach.
• Collaborate seamlessly with executive leadership, ensuring that newsroom goals are intricately aligned with the company's broader business strategies and vision.
• Forge strong partnerships with other departments to strategically align editorial objectives with overall business goals and powerful monetization strategies.
• Serve as the primary public face of IZLAZ.com and the authoritative voice for media inquiries, representing the organization with unwavering professionalism, integrity, and expertise.
• In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the next generation of talent by providing mentorship, constructive feedback, and hands-on career coaching.
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Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a news outlet or media organization.
• Fluency in English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.