KPNX, the TEGNA-owned station in Phoenix, is looking for an experienced, enterprise-minded News Director to lead day-to-day editorial coverage, while overseeing content creation and distribution across multiple platforms.
Our ideal candidate is a proven editorial leader with strong news judgment, a deep commitment for public-service accountability reporting, and a passion for innovation.
In addition to overseeing the vision and strategy for editorial coverage, the News Director will work in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Digital. We are a 24/7 news operation across all screens and our newsroom leader must embrace creative storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of our digital and linear news presence. He or she will also work closely with the digital team to ensure our content best serves a diverse audience on all platforms.
If you have strong editorial decision-making skills, a proven track record of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a desire to lead KPNX’s respected journalists to tell stories in a unique and engaging way, then this is the role for you!
Responsibilities
- Coach, mentor and develop newsroom managers and employees.
- Lead the newsroom to create unique, engaging, and strong public-service accountability reporting to grow a loyal audience and set KPNX apart from competitors.
- Make certain diversity of voices are part of the editorial process and that our daily news coverage reflects the diversity of our audience.
- Ensure that the news team is on top of breaking news and story leads.
- Hold newsroom employees accountable to ethical and editorial standards.
- Grow newscast broadcast share and digital audience key performance indicators.
- Align resources and workflows to deliver news and information in a 24/7 news environment.
- Hire newsroom talent and proactively network with diverse candidates and local journalism organizations to improve our candidate pipeline.
- Conduct regular reviews of news content with Digital Director, Local Programming Coordinator and Marketing Director to ensure we are delivering on our brand tenets.
- Communicate and coach the news content team on content initiatives.
- Collaborate with content leaders across TEGNA to maximize the sharing of our content and to leverage innovation and best practices among stations.
Requirements
- 10 years of news content experience.
- 5 years of experience supervising and leading journalists.
- Ability to lead with empathy while managing and navigating multiple priorities, including breaking news environments.
- Have a deep understanding of tenets of journalism, journalism ethics and broadcast law.
- Proven ability to develop a content strategy and drive accountability.
- Proven track record of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Solid journalistic and content judgment that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
- Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines and budget a department.
- Passion and vision for emerging media and new storytelling techniques.
- Understanding of digital production and all current digital platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field and news leadership experience.
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
About TEGNA
TEGNA 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 63 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. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
KPNX, the TEGNA-owned station in Phoenix, is looking for an experienced, enterprise-minded News Director to lead day-to-day editorial coverage, while overseeing content creation and distribution across multiple platforms.
Our ideal candidate is a proven editorial leader with strong news judgment, a deep commitment for public-service accountability reporting, and a passion for innovation.
In addition to overseeing the vision and strategy for editorial coverage, the News Director will work in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Digital. We are a 24/7 news operation across all screens and our newsroom leader must embrace creative storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of our digital and linear news presence. He or she will also work closely with the digital team to ensure our content best serves a diverse audience on all platforms.
If you have strong editorial decision-making skills, a proven track record of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a desire to lead KPNX’s respected journalists to tell stories in a unique and engaging way, then this is the role for you!
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
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