TEGNA · 2 hours ago
Interim News Leader
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services, reaching over 100 million people monthly. They are seeking a motivated and people-oriented leader for an interim newsroom leadership role, which involves providing strong editorial and operational leadership during a transitional period and elevating the station’s storytelling and execution.
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
Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
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
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
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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