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About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KVVU:

KVVU FOX5 is the FOX affiliate serving Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. FOX5 produces sixteen (16) hours of LIVE and LOCAL news/entertainment programming each weekday. We deliver local news, weather, sports, and investigative journalism that matter to one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. Our newsroom is committed to impactful storytelling, accountability reporting, and innovation across all platforms.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, inclusive culture that values creativity, integrity, and professional growth. FOX5 is deeply invested in the community we serve and is dedicated to informing, empowering, and connecting viewers every day.

Job Summary/Description:

This is a rare leadership opportunity in a dynamic, fast-growing market. KVVU FOX5 is seeking a visionary News Director who is an exceptional coach, strategic thinker, and content innovator. The ideal candidate is passionate about journalism, thrives on developing talent, and embraces bold, modern storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

The News Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the news operation and works closely with the General Manager and senior leadership to develop and execute a clear strategic vision. This role sets the editorial tone, drives excellence, and ensures FOX5 remains the trusted, competitive, and forward-thinking news leader in Southern Nevada.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead, inspire, and coach an award-winning newsroom with a strong Digital First mindset
- Develop and execute a strategic content plan with clear guidelines for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms
- Establish high standards, goals, and accountability for newsroom content, ethics, and operations
- Oversee all news gathering, editorial decision-making, and presentation across platforms
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada community issues
- Plan and execute coverage of major events such as elections, breaking news, and large-scale community events
- Collaborate with other department leaders to drive innovation, workflow efficiency, and audience growth
- Ensure strong daily execution while thinking long-term about brand, talent development, and content strategy
- Prepare, manage, and oversee the annual newsroom budget

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Minimum 3-5 years of News Director or senior newsroom leadership experience preferred
- Proven leadership, coaching, and people-management skills
- Strong editorial judgment with the ability to make fast, accurate decisions under deadline pressure
- Deep understanding of digital, social, and streaming platforms and audience engagement strategies
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and lead confidently during breaking news and high-stress situations

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KVVU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.