TEGNA Inc.
News Director
TEGNA Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
WATN WLMT-TV,
the TEGNA-owned ABC/CW affiliate in
Memphis
is seeking an innovative, passionate
News Director
with experience leading teams and growing talent.At
ABC24/CW30,
we have our eyes firmly fixed on the future, always looking for new ways to engage, educate and inform our audiences. We are looking for a leader who embraces creative storytelling, solution seeking and investigative journalism as key components of newscasts, as well as digital, streaming and social platforms.The
News Director
oversees all content operations and is a leader in the strategic vision for station growth. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment and strong management skills to own the big story each day.Most importantly, this
News Director
should be a motivational leader with people and talent development experience, who fosters an inspiring and inclusive culture.ABC24
and TEGNA are re-imagining local news in the digital age – thinking big and being bold to deliver content to our audience on multiple platforms. The ideal
News Director
can deliver impactful journalism and develop a digital-first road map in line with the strategic vision of our company.Responsibilities:Strategically lead, inspire and manage the news department.Oversee on-air and digital news content.Work closely with the news team to produce high-quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors.Prioritize collaboration between television and digital content teams, along with marketing, to create original programming and breaking news coverage for all platforms.Foster, encourage and reward out-of-the-box thinking that leads to differentiation and success.Emphasize the importance of solid research to build credibility.Use consumer analytics to determine content.Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.Lead a culture that owns enterprise reporting and breaking news across all content platforms.Inspire and coach superior, unique and engaging storytelling.Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and extend our brand.Perform other duties, as assigned, to drive and fulfill the mission while abiding by the values of this organization.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and news leadership experience highly desired or equivalent years of experience in news leadership.Five to 7
years of content experience, including generation of original content, and 2-3 years managing other journalists.Successful innovative leadership, along with staff and product development skills.Top notch communication skills are an absolute must.Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook.Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.About TEGNATEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest.EEO statement:TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture.
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the TEGNA-owned ABC/CW affiliate in
Memphis
is seeking an innovative, passionate
News Director
with experience leading teams and growing talent.At
ABC24/CW30,
we have our eyes firmly fixed on the future, always looking for new ways to engage, educate and inform our audiences. We are looking for a leader who embraces creative storytelling, solution seeking and investigative journalism as key components of newscasts, as well as digital, streaming and social platforms.The
News Director
oversees all content operations and is a leader in the strategic vision for station growth. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment and strong management skills to own the big story each day.Most importantly, this
News Director
should be a motivational leader with people and talent development experience, who fosters an inspiring and inclusive culture.ABC24
and TEGNA are re-imagining local news in the digital age – thinking big and being bold to deliver content to our audience on multiple platforms. The ideal
News Director
can deliver impactful journalism and develop a digital-first road map in line with the strategic vision of our company.Responsibilities:Strategically lead, inspire and manage the news department.Oversee on-air and digital news content.Work closely with the news team to produce high-quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors.Prioritize collaboration between television and digital content teams, along with marketing, to create original programming and breaking news coverage for all platforms.Foster, encourage and reward out-of-the-box thinking that leads to differentiation and success.Emphasize the importance of solid research to build credibility.Use consumer analytics to determine content.Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.Lead a culture that owns enterprise reporting and breaking news across all content platforms.Inspire and coach superior, unique and engaging storytelling.Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and extend our brand.Perform other duties, as assigned, to drive and fulfill the mission while abiding by the values of this organization.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and news leadership experience highly desired or equivalent years of experience in news leadership.Five to 7
years of content experience, including generation of original content, and 2-3 years managing other journalists.Successful innovative leadership, along with staff and product development skills.Top notch communication skills are an absolute must.Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook.Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.About TEGNATEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest.EEO statement:TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture.
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