Chief Content Officer/News Director

Date Posted	August 21, 2025
Industry	Radio
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$90,000 to $100,000

Description:

Chief Content Officer/News Director

 Reports To: President & CEO

Job Overview

WAMC’s next Chief Content Officer and News Director will be someone who is energized by the potential for building new, cross-platform audiences. They will have extensive experience in developing and launching new products, as well as increasing reach and engagement for much-loved existing shows. Someone who loves to collaborate and take calculated risks, this person will lead with clarity and empathy, to inspire and support a uniquely talented editorial staff.

 Responsibilities and Duties

• In collaboration with the CEO, design and execute editorial vision that will grow cross-platform audiences for WAMC.
• Develop and launch new content initiatives, with the aim of building diverse audiences and collaborating with regional partners.
• Utilize data to inform programming decisions designed to grow reach, engagement and loyalty.
• Coach and provide guidance on content and format. Inspire staff to produce consistently compelling programming across platforms.
• Foster and grow a diverse team, prioritizing inclusivity and the representation of multiple perspectives.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with external organizations to extend brand and audience reach; seek out creative ways to maximize impact for WAMC.
• Ensure that all material published meets WAMC standards and practices, including standards of fairness, completeness, independence and impartiality.
• Oversee all content staff schedules, performance management, diversity goals and departmental budgets.
• Supervise at least 6-8 direct reports, including setting goals, tracking performance and preparing regular reviews.

 Required Qualifications

•      10+ years national journalism experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
•      Strong news judgment; ability to quickly identify significant stories, coordinate stakeholders, define coverage across news cycles, and lead evolving processes.
•          Experience leading a newsroom with multiple deadlines across the day.
•          Experience innovating broadcast content for live and on-demand digital audiences.
•          Proven ability to achieve agreed outcomes collaboratively within finite timeframes and budgets.
•      Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, high-stress environment.
•      Flexible, creative, innovative, and adaptable to change.

Preferred Qualifications

•      Experience with video platforms.
•      Experience with short form social content and strategy.
•      Understanding of the U.S. public media ecosystem.

Apply

https://www.wamc.org/employment