Civic Media has built a radio and digital media network in the Midwest with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We’re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our radio stations, websites, mobile app, and social media. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation, and collaboration in order to fulfill our vision of being the media platform that informs, guides, and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary, and civic engagement.
News Director
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$60K - $70K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Civic Media is hiring a strategic, hands-on News Director to lead a multi-platform newsroom delivering breaking news, enterprise reporting, and community-focused journalism across radio, digital, podcast, and social channels. This position is ideal for an experienced newsroom leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at editorial decision-making, and is passionate about local media’s role in civic engagement. Though the preference is for this person to live in or relocate to Madison or Milwaukee, this position can be based anywhere in Wisconsin.
- Lead and supervise a team of reporters and contributors
- Edit radio scripts and digital stories for accuracy, clarity, and broadcast tone
- Oversee breaking news coverage and develop long-term editorial plans
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development guidance
- Participate in on-air anchoring rotations as needed
- Direct special projects, investigative series, and election or event coverage
- Set editorial priorities and approve story assignments
- Manage freelancers, interns, and newsroom workflow
- Collaborate with digital, content, and production teams
- Ensure timely publishing across broadcast and online platforms
- Represent newsroom leadership at meetings, public events, and membership drives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of newsroom management or supervisory experience
- 5+ years of journalism/reporting experience
- Demonstrated editorial judgment and decision-making ability
- Experience editing audio and written news content
- Background in broadcast, digital publishing, or multimedia newsrooms
- Strong understanding of journalism ethics and standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field (preferred)
- Experience producing audio stories or live broadcasts (preferred)
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media publishing, and analytics tools (preferred)
- Track record of mentoring journalists and improving newsroom performance (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary + growth potential
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off + holidays
- 401(K) with company matching
Company Description
Civic Media has built a radio and digital media network in the Midwest with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We’re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our radio stations, websites, mobile app, and social media. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation, and collaboration in order to fulfill our vision of being the media platform that informs, guides, and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary, and civic engagement.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of newsroom management or supervisory experience
- 5+ years of journalism/reporting experience
- Demonstrated editorial judgment and decision-making ability
- Experience editing audio and written news content
- Background in broadcast, digital publishing, or multimedia newsrooms
- Strong understanding of journalism ethics and standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field (preferred)
- Experience producing audio stories or live broadcasts (preferred)
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media publishing, and analytics tools (preferred)
- Track record of mentoring journalists and improving newsroom performance (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary + growth potential
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off + holidays
- 401(K) with company matching
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