Director of Multiplatform Content

Director of Multiplatform Content

FOX21, we believe a rewarding career should come with an exceptional quality of life. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado Springs, your primary focus will be the oversight of all content on all platforms, linear, digital, social, streaming. We're champions for Southern Colorado. We expose problems, provide solutions, and highlight progress to help make our community an even better place to live, work, and thrive. We move fast, think creatively, and aren't interested in "the way we've always done it." If you're someone who enjoys a challenge, thrives under deadline pressure, and wants the freedom to tell stories in new and engaging ways, you'll fit right in.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Multiplatform Content is a senior newsroom leader responsible for creating, developing, and executing content strategies across FOX21's digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms. This role serves as a key driver of audience growth and content innovation, ensuring FOX21 delivers compelling local journalism and content wherever viewers choose to consume it. This position combines content leadership with hands‑on storytelling, serving as a content creator, on‑air talent, and architect of original programming for FOX21+ and other emerging platforms. The Director of Multiplatform Content works closely with the news director, digital EP, and producers to identify opportunities for audience engagement, develop new content initiatives, and expand FOX21's reach beyond traditional television newscasts.
Lead content strategy and programming development for the FOX21+ streaming platforms
Develop and produce original streaming content that grows audiences and expands FOX21's digital presence
Identify and create streaming‑exclusive programs, special reports, and innovative storytelling opportunities
Inspire and encourage all employees to get involved with original content via our vMix streaming studio
Serve as a multimedia journalist by reporting, writing, shooting, editing, and producing original content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms
Develop enterprise stories and feature content that highlight Southern Colorado's people, communities, and issues
Create content optimized for multiplatform distribution and audience engagement
Anchor the weekday FOX21+ 4:30-5:00 p.m. newscast from the streaming studio for linear broadcast
Produce and host original streaming series of your choice based on your passions and interests
Serve as a newsroom leader in multiplatform storytelling and digital content strategy
Collaborate across departments to develop new content initiatives, special projects, and community partnerships
Champion innovative storytelling techniques and emerging digital trends that strengthen audience engagement
Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience in digital journalism, newsroom operations, newsroom management, or a related field preferred
Experience with vMix or OBS streaming system preferred
Strong news judgment and the ability to work quickly in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a solid understanding of AP Style
Ability to independently research, verify information, and produce accurate news contentComfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across newsroom teams
Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving newsroom workflows
Compensation Range Annual Salary: $70,000+ depending on experience
Benefits

We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.
We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check
EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED**** KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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.

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