TEGNA · 15 hours ago
Interim News Leader
KGW-TV Portland
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services to communities across the U.S. They are seeking an experienced newsroom leader to provide editorial and operational leadership during a transitional period. The role involves overseeing daily news coverage, providing writing support, and making critical decisions during breaking news events.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, and photographers on compelling, impact-driven original storytelling and daily news coverage
Review and approve scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, tone, and strong storytelling
Provide hands-on writing assistance and coaching to producers and reporters, particularly on complex or high-impact stories
Oversee production of newscasts
Make split-second decisions to lead the news team during breaking news and severe weather events
Work with executive producers to ensure a multi-platform content approach at every stage of the news-gathering process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, and prior newsroom leadership experience
5-7 years of content experience, including generation of original content
Strong journalistic judgment with an emphasis on accurate, fair, and compelling local content, along with community engagement
Demonstrated experience editing, approving, and coaching scripts and written content
Excellent people management skills
Strong communication and conflict management skills
Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
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
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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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