Full TimeNeedham Heights, MassachusettsPosted 02/25/2026Business unit: Spectrum NetworksAreas of interest: Content DevelopmentRequisition Number: 2026-70208NPR801
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Are you a strategic thinker, skilled collaborator, and passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Spectrum News NECN is looking for a Senior News Director!
Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As Senior Director, News, you hold executive managerial oversight and overall responsibility for the news networks and news staff assigned to your news channel. Your role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring programs that promote and support Charter's News goals and objectives. To ensure progress is measured effectively, you establish metrics and tools that can be used for this purpose. You’ll make data-informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.
WHAT OUR SENIOR DIRECTOR, NEWS ENJOY MOST
Building strong relationships with stakeholders, such as sources and community leaders
Collaborating with talented journalists and professionals
As a part of Spectrum News NECN, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. We are focused on fostering a healthy and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS NECN
Required Qualifications
Experience:Experience with journalistic practices that include video storytelling techniques, on-camera anchor performance, audience-building tactics - 10+ years, management experience - 7+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or comparable experience
Technical skills:Knowledge of all aspects of local news programming, especially social media, in depth skills with MS Office
Skills:Problem analysis and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and a functional level, effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise written analysis and reports
Abilities: Ability to analyze data and develop and present data driven reports, ability to document, prepare and present executive level presentations, ability to effectively manage large and complex projects
Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to "breaking news", and/or severe weather emergencies
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Journalism or commensurate area of study
Working Conditions:
Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between $169,800.00 and $300,800.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
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