News Director, Content Job at TEGNA Inc. in Spokane

News Director TEGNA Inc. - 2.8 Spokane, WA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $100,000 - $130,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Adoption assistance Life insurance Qualifications Content management systems Journalism Research Social media platforms Journalism Video production Full Job Description About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. KREM 2, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Spokane, is recruiting a passionate, strategic news leader to oversee all aspects of our multi-platform content operation. This leader will champion KREM's high standards for engaging storytelling, investigative excellence and content that is relevant, compelling and impactful across every platform. The ideal candidate brings a strong streaming mindset, creating and optimizing content for broadcast, digital and streaming audiences, and leads with sharp editorial judgment and a commitment to winning breaking news, leading weather coverage and driving strong enterprise reporting that serves our community. The ideal candidate brings an interest and track record of developing talent, tracking metrics to make data-driven editorial decisions, leading staff growth and recruiting high-potential team members, all while fostering a collaborative and accountable newsroom culture. Spokane is a dynamic and competitive market serving a diverse audience across Eastern Washington and North Idaho, with a strong appetite for impactful local journalism, weather coverage and community-driven storytelling. The News Director will work creatively and collaboratively with KREM's newsroom and station leadership to ensure content is relevant to the needs of our audience by owning the day's big story, delivering consistency in presentation and providing context and exclusive reporting that sets us apart. These values guide how we serve our audiences, support our teams and deliver essential journalism every day. This is an opportunity to lead a strong newsroom in a region where local journalism plays a vital role in connecting and informing the community. Responsibilities: Lead all daypart teams to create unique, impactful newscasts that showcase KREM's high-quality content across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms Coach and develop producers to execute newscasts in an engaging, authentic and audience-focused manner, including storytelling, showcasing and presentation Coach reporters and anchors to perform in a compelling and conversational way that connects with viewers Lead recruitment efforts across the newsroom, with a focus on building a team that reflects the community we serve Serve as a key voice in the KREM editorial process, helping shape daily and long-term coverage priorities Use research, audience insights and analytics to guide editorial decisions and content strategy Collaborate with news leaders to ensure alignment across platforms and maximize audience reach Oversee planning and execution of special projects and community-focused initiatives Lead coverage of major breaking news and severe weather events with urgency, accuracy and impact Perform other tasks as required by the Vice President of Content for the region. Requirements: College degree in journalism, communications or related field Minimum of 5-7 years of news experience preferred, including newsroom leadership and supervision Demonstrated ability to oversee and produce engaging, urgent and high-value content-driven newscasts Strong writing skills are required; experience with special programming is a plus Solid social media skills and a strong understanding of audience engagement across platforms Experience with shooting, editing and content management systems Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism Organizational skills and the ability to lead effectively 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; 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). 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. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union. 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