News & Content Director Job at Nexstar Media Group in San Diego

KSWB-FOX5 and KUSI-IND— Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s powerhouse San Diego duopoly—is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director of Multiplatform Content to lead one of California’s most influential local news operations across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

This forward-thinking leader will drive an audience-centric strategy rooted in platform-agnostic distribution, omnichannel engagement, and next-gen storytelling—delivering impactful, always-on content that reaches consumers anytime, anywhere they consume content.

What You Will Do Lead the vision for a fully integrated, 24 / 7 multiplatform newsroom with a strong digital first mindset

Develop and implement strategies that grow audience across linear, OTT / CTV, web, app, and social platforms

Accelerate digital transformation with data-driven decisions that elevate reach, engagement, and loyalty

Oversee the creation and curation of always-on digital content for our combined website, mobile apps, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms

Supervise streaming operations for live newscasts, breaking news, original content, and special community events and live local sports

Champion the adoption of cutting-edge tools, analytics, and workflows to fuel digital acceleration

Drive next-gen storytelling tailored to platform behaviors and optimized for user experience

Set and uphold standards for editorial quality, visual presentation, and brand consistency

Foster a newsroom culture of digital fluency, agility, innovation and accountability

Collaborate with Creative Services to develop and execute integrated cross-platform campaigns, including news integration and sponsorships

Build, lead, and mentor on-air talent, a high-performing content team, including digital producers, MMJs, editors, and creators

Work with station leadership on strategic planning, budgeted resource allocation, and capital investment

Manage newsroom operations in a collaborative and respectful environment

Represent the stations in community partnerships, events and civic engagement efforts

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field—or equivalent experience

7+ years of senior-level newsroom or content leadership, ideally with a proven record of digital transformation

Demonstrated success leading integrated broadcast and digital news teams

Strong editorial judgment, newsroom leadership, and decision-making under deadline

Deep understanding of digital-first content strategies, audience growth, and platform-specific best practices

Proficiency with CMS, analytics tools, SEO, social publishing, and digital video distribution

Skilled coach and mentor with a commitment to building diverse and high-performance teams

Experience managing newsrooms and employment contracts

Must be willing to relocate to San Diego and work a flexible schedule as needed

Must pass a background check and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Join us at KSWB-FOX5 and KUSI-IND and help shape the future of local journalism in San Diego—through bold innovation, always-on content, and a relentless focus on serving our communities wherever they consume news.

Nexstar Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SALARY RANGE : $225,000 - $250,000 Annualized - commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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