News Director, NBC 5 Chicago

NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) seeks a visionary News Director—a bold leader and true change agent ready to transform the future of local journalism and serve audiences across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. Reporting into the SVP of News for the WMAQ and WSNS Duopoly, this is your opportunity to set a groundbreaking editorial vision, champion story-centric content, and drive innovation that redefines how news connects with communities. Leveraging our brand-new, state-of-the-art news facility, you’ll inspire teams, elevate standards, and lead cultural and technological change in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. What You’ll Do Set and execute a bold editorial vision in partnership with the SVP of News and News Director for WSNS, ensuring alignment with mission, pillars, and community promise for the Duopoly. Lead and develop a high-performing, diverse team of journalists; oversee hiring, mentoring, and performance management. Drive newsroom operations, including breaking news, major events, and daily execution of content, while fostering innovation and efficiency through new technologies and training. Inspire and motivate others to deliver exceptional results through collaboration and accountability. Act as a mentor and coach, while recognizing and addressing developmental needs to foster growth. Champion multiplatform storytelling and cross-platform strategy in collaboration with Digital and Creative Services teams. Use data-driven insights to guide editorial decisions, audience engagement strategies, and resource optimization. Plan and deliver enterprise journalism, special projects, and tentpole content to maintain a strong pipeline across platforms. Partner with Sales to identify revenue opportunities without compromising editorial integrity. Serve as a public-facing leader, representing the brand in community partnerships and events. Maintain strong labor relations and participate in union negotiations.