Assistant News Director (morning)

The role

This leader oversees the morning daypart across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. You will lead editorial strategy and execution during overnight and early morning hours.

What you will do

• Oversee the station's morning daypart with hands-on editorial leadership
• Own editorial decision-making for the morning daypart on all platforms
• Shape daily story development with producers, reporters and digital journalists
• Lead breaking news coverage and special events
• Develop and execute a multi-platform content plan
• Prioritize vertical video, content for OTT/CTV audiences and mobile-first storytelling
• Use analytics, research and audience behavior insights to guide editorial choices
• Execute SEO, push alerts, newsletters and social strategies
• Coach, mentor and elevate producers, reporters, editors and digital journalists
• Collaborate with the News Director on long-term editorial, workflow and staffing strategy

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of news management experience with proven success leading a high-performing team
• Strong track record in morning television or real-time content environments
• Ability and willingness to work an overnight/early morning schedule
• Deep understanding of streaming, mobile platforms and multi-platform storytelling
• Strong editorial judgment, communication skills and ability to lead tough conversations
• Proven experience growing audience share across platforms
• Expertise in producing compelling, content-driven newscasts
• Ability to stay calm and decisive during breaking news and live coverage
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field
• Familiarity with Indianapolis and Central Indiana or a strong interest in serving this community

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) 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.