TEGNA · 1 month ago
News Director
KBMT KJAC-TV Beaumont
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a News Director to lead all aspects of their multi-platform content operation, focusing on high-quality storytelling and staff development in a competitive market.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Lead all daypart teams to create unique newscasts that showcase KBMT’s high-quality content
Coach a talented team of producers to execute newscasts in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner including showcasing, storytelling, presentation, and developing new segments
Coach on-air reporters to perform in an engaging manner
Lead recruitment efforts for all newsroom positions, with an emphasis on building a newsroom that mirrors the audience we serve
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 and teams
Oversee planning of special events
Oversee major breaking news coverage
Perform other tasks as required by the Vice President of Content for the region
Qualification
Required
College degree in journalism, communications or related field
Minimum of 5-7 years of news experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists
Skills in overseeing and producing engaging, urgent, high-value content-driven newscasts
Strong writing, a must
Solid social media skills, including an active news hound strategy across platforms
Experience in shooting, editing, and content management systems
Understandings the tenets of professional journalism
Organizational skills and the ability to keep calm under constant deadlines
Preferred
Special programming experience, a plus
Benefits
TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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