Head of Local News & Multi-Platform Strategy

12NewsNow (KBMT-KJAC); Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Texas health plan

Dental & vision coverage

Fertility & adoption support

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Mental health program

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Beaumont, TX is seeking a News Director to oversee the multi‑platform content operation for KBMT/KJAC‑TV. The role emphasizes engaging storytelling, investigative excellence, and developing talent in a 24/7 local news environment.

The News Director will coach producers and reporters, lead newsroom recruitment, and drive editorial decisions with analytics, working across broadcast and digital teams to deliver timely, relevant local coverage while upholding TEGNA’s values.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of news experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daypart teams to create unique newscasts that showcase high‑quality content.
• Coach producers to execute newscasts with strong storytelling and presentation.
• Coach on‑air reporters to perform engagingly.
• Lead recruitment for newsroom positions to reflect audience.
• Be a key voice in the editorial process.
• Use research and analytics to guide editorial decisions.
• Collaborate with content leaders to align broadcast and digital platforms.
• Oversee planning of special events and major breaking news.

Skills

News leadership

Writing skills

Editorial judgment

Recruitment

Digital storytelling

Education

College degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Beaumont, TX is seeking a News Director to oversee the multi‑platform content operation for KBMT/KJAC‑TV. The role emphasizes engaging storytelling, investigative excellence, and developing talent in a 24/7 local news environment.

The News Director will coach producers and reporters, lead newsroom recruitment, and drive editorial decisions with analytics, working across broadcast and digital teams to deliver timely, relevant local coverage while upholding TEGNA’s values.