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WFRV-TV Local 5, the CBS affiliate in Green Bay, WI is searching for a forward thinking, energetic, and aggressive journalist for the position of News Director.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on news and content leader who has a proven track record for coaching and developing talent, solid journalism skills, owning the big news and weather story, and a passion for breaking news on television and across all of our digital properties.

The News Director must be proficient in budgeting, communicating with personnel and contract management, as well as savvy with website and social media platforms. Our coverage of the Green Bay Packers is a priority, with a vision for unique storytelling and programming. In addition to 7 hours of news per day, we maintain specific news franchises and seasonal sports programming, including 90 minutes of weekly Packer programming during the football season.

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a successful News Manager and more than 10 years of experience in a news operation. Prior experience and a strong emphasis on digital platforms and social media is required. A degree in journalism is preferred.

This is a great opportunity to join the Nexstar Media Group, now the largest local broadcast station group in the U.S., with 197 stations across 115 television markets.

WFRV-TV and Nexstar Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.