Director of News and Community Content

Job description

Acadia Broadcasting is seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking leader to set and drive strategy for a modern, multi‑platform news and community content operation serving audiences across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick . This is a senior leadership role for a proven content leader with experience shaping editorial and digital strategy across platforms. While strong journalistic judgment remains core to the role, the successful candidate will also bring a broader view of community‑focused content — ensuring our portals deliver timely news alongside engaging, relevant information that reflects the interests and needs of the communities we serve. At Acadia, people enjoy coming to work. We take our responsibility to audiences seriously, support one another as professionals, and believe great content is built in a collaborative, respectful environment. With 16 radio brands and 11 community websites , this role plays a central part in shaping how Acadia delivers local news, information, and community‑driven content across our network. What You’ll Do: - Lead, coach and support a team of 14 journalists across multiple markets. - Set editorial direction and uphold high journalistic...