Regional News Director

Univision

Regional News Director for Sacramento and San Jose overseeing overall newsroom operations and content production. Focusing on innovative storytelling and audience engagement across platforms.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide editorial direction, leadership, motivation, support and encouragement to staff in the generation of story ideas and production of a compelling news product
Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations
Must be a digital powerhouse, leveraging the web, OTT, and all social platforms to make sure that local audiences receive and share the stories generated by our newsroom
Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy
Analyze and respond to trends affecting industry and DMA
Review and approve all newsroom personnel decisions
Develop and control the annual budget to comply with station guidelines
Work closely with the station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals
Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology
Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel
Develops and plans yearly coverage priorities for all platforms, as well as "sweeps" for key television rating periods
Reviews and critiques newscast production values
Must be proficient in coaching reporters and on-air talent
Responsible for originating, creating and producing special series, regional news specials and investigative stories
Leverage market research to make strategic decisions about content, programming, staffing
Uphold station identity and brand focus across all platforms
Cultivating an environment focused on digital storytelling and innovation, thinking beyond linear content to increase digital footprint and ultimately in a growing audience and market share.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA Degree in Media, Communications or Marketing or equivalent experience
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in television news, working as a news director, assistant news director, executive producer, news producer
Must have experience overseeing daily and breaking news events; ability to focus on news stories, which inform, and highlight the needs of the Spanish speaking community
Must have experience managing operating budgets
Knowledge and understanding of the Nielsen rating system
Solid news judgment
Bilingual with the ability to write in English and Spanish with fluency and accuracy
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, newsroom systems INEWS, edit bays, cameras, audio board and decks
Proficiency in AVID editing systems, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite Displays.
Proficiency in managing and posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other Social Media Platforms
Candidate must be flexible and willing to travel from Sacramento to SJ and Vicevers, work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Proven and effective leadership skills; foster open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing priorities.
Audience growth oriented.
High energy, high work ethic, self-motivated independent professional.
Track record of continuing to learn evolving trends in the digital industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills both in English and Spanish.

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO
tuition reimbursement
wellness and employee support programs
401K
life and other insurance plans
comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

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Hard Skills & Tools

news productiondigital storytellingbudget managementNielsen rating systemAVID editing systemsAdobe Creative Suitesocial media managementnewsroom systems INEWSvideo editingbilingual writing

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationadaptabilityteam motivationstrategic planningconflict resolutionflexibilityself-motivationaudience growth orientationtime management