News Director

The role

The News Director will oversee all aspects of the multi-platform content operation for KBMT KJAC-TV. This leader will lead daypart teams, coach producers and reporters, and manage recruitment and editorial processes.

What you will do

• Lead all daypart teams to create unique newscasts
• Coach producers to execute newscasts
• Coach on-air reporters to perform in an engaging manner
• Lead recruitment efforts for all newsroom positions
• Be a key voice in the KBMT editorial process
• Use research and analytics to guide editorial decisions
• Collaborate with content leaders to ensure alignment of broadcast and digital platforms
• Oversee planning of special events
• Oversee major breaking news coverage
• Perform other tasks as required by the Vice President of Content for the region

Required qualifications

• College degree in journalism, communications or related field
• Skills in overseeing and producing engaging, urgent, high-value content-driven newscasts
• Strong writing
• Solid social media skills, including an active news hound strategy across platforms
• Experience in shooting, editing, and content management systems
• Understandings of the tenets of professional journalism
• Organizational skills and the ability to keep calm under constant deadlines

Nice to have

• Minimum of 5-7 years of news experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists
• Special programming experience, a plus

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing local news and services. It has 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.