News Director
Company: KAGS-TV
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 7, 2022
Job Description:
KAGS in College Station, a TEGNA Media Company, is looking for
the most creative, innovative and experienced News Director to lead
day-to-day editorial coverage while overseeing content creation and
distribution along multiple platforms. If you want to lead by
example, inspiration and results, this position is for YOU!
Responsibilities:
- Strategically lead, inspire and manage News Department. Lead
with a competitive spirit in everything we do.
- Oversee on-air and digital news content.
- Work closely with the news team to produce high-quality,
relevant, local content that sets the station apart from
competitors.
- Recruit and hire journalists for all platforms
- Prioritize collaboration between television and digital content
to create a "one newsroom" approach to content distribution.
- Foster, encourage and reward out-of-the-box thinking that leads
to differentiation and success.
- Use consumer analytics to determine content.
- Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research,
discover and distribute content.
- Lead a culture that owns enterprise reporting and breaking news
across all content platforms.
- Inspire and coach superior, unique and engaging
storytelling.
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new
forms of media to enhance stories.
- Perform other duties, as assigned, to drive and fulfill the
mission while abiding by the values of this organization.
- Must be able to work in a high energy, high stress
environmentRequirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism preferred with a
proven track record of successful innovative leadership,
communication, and both staff and product development skills.
- Be a proven winner in breaking news content on all
platforms
- Prior experience as a newsroom manager, content manager,
producer, or anchor required.
- Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that
emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with
community engagement.
- Experience with and understanding of digital metrics tools to
make data-driven decisions
- Strong ethical standards and integrity are a must.
- Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and
digital content.
- Strong social media skills, including an active news hound
presence on Twitter and Facebook.
- 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 64 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 . 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.
Keywords: KAGS-TV, Bryan , News Director, Executive , Bryan, Texas
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