Hearst
News Director
Lancaster, PA, United States +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Lancaster, PA, United States
Lancaster - Experience
- 3–5 years of broadcast television newsroom management experience; at least 3–5 years managing a local news operation.
- Education
- Related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience, is considered.
About the job
Leads WGAL’s news department, guiding editorial content and strategy across broadcast, digital, and social platforms while managing staff, newsroom operations, and resources.
What you'll do
- Lead and evolve impactful news content, including breaking news, weather coverage, and community service across platforms.
- Develop and implement strategic plans; collaborate with other department heads on station initiatives.
- Recruit, retain, and develop staff; oversee newsroom systems, research analysis, and financial resource allocation.
What they ask for
- At least 3–5 years managing a local news operation.
- Broadcast television newsroom management experience.
- Experience mentoring and coaching a diverse news team, and positively impacting local broadcast news content.
- Valid Driver’s License.
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