News Director

The role

The News Director will oversee all aspects of the multi-platform content operation for WOI KCWI-TV. This leader will lead daypart teams to create newscasts across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

What you will do

• Lead all daypart teams to create unique, impactful newscasts across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms
• Coach and develop producers to execute newscasts in an engaging, authentic and audience-focused manner
• Coach reporters and anchors to perform in a compelling and conversational way
• Lead recruitment efforts across the newsroom
• Serve as a key voice in the WOI KCWI-TV editorial process
• Use research, audience insights and analytics to guide editorial decisions and content strategy
• Collaborate with news leaders to ensure alignment across platforms
• Oversee planning and execution of special projects and community-focused initiatives
• Lead coverage of major breaking news and severe weather events
• Perform other tasks as required by the Vice President of Content for the region

Required qualifications

• College degree in journalism, communications or related field
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and produce engaging, urgent and high-value content-driven newscasts
• Strong writing skills
• Solid social media skills and a strong understanding of audience engagement across platforms
• Experience with shooting, editing and content management systems
• Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Organizational skills and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice to have

• Minimum of 5–7 years of news experience preferred, including newsroom leadership and supervision
• Experience with special programming is 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 trusted local news and services. It has 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.