News Director: Lead Multi-Platform Local News

Tegna; Des Moines (IA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TEGNA Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a News Director to lead WOI KCWI-TV’s multi-platform content operation. You will champion high‑impact storytelling, investigative excellence and audience-focused presentation across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms.

You will guide editorial priorities, develop talent, and use research and analytics to drive decisions, while building a collaborative newsroom culture and delivering strong enterprise reporting for the community.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of news experience with leadership.
• Strong writing skills and audience engagement across platforms.
• Experience with shooting, editing and content management systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead all daypart teams to create impactful newscasts across platforms.
• Coach and develop producers and reporters for engaging storytelling.
• Oversee recruitment to build a diverse newsroom reflecting the community.
• Shape daily and long-term coverage priorities in editorial process.
• Use research and analytics to guide editorial decisions and strategy.
• Collaborate with leaders to maximize audience reach and impact.

Connaissances

News leadership

Storytelling

Editorial judgment

Writing skills

Audience engagement

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Outils

Content Management Systems

Video editing

Description du poste

TEGNA Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a News Director to lead WOI KCWI-TV’s multi-platform content operation. You will champion high‑impact storytelling, investigative excellence and audience-focused presentation across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms.

You will guide editorial priorities, develop talent, and use research and analytics to drive decisions, while building a collaborative newsroom culture and delivering strong enterprise reporting for the community.