News Director: Lead Multi-Platform Local News

NAB Leadership Foundation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Teladoc

Therapy sessions

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Des Moines, IA seeks a passionate, strategic News Director to oversee all aspects of WOI KCWI-TV's multi-platform content operation.

The leader will champion high editorial standards, storytelling, and enterprise reporting across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a track record of talent development, data-driven decision making, and strong recruitment skills to build a diverse newsroom that serves Central Iowa communities with timely breaking

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daypart teams to create unique, impactful newscasts that showcase WOI KCWI-TV'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 WOI KCWI-TV 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

Skills

News leadership

Editorial judgment

Storytelling

Data-driven decisions

Recruiting

Communication

Education

College degree in journalism

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Des Moines, IA seeks a passionate, strategic News Director to oversee all aspects of WOI KCWI-TV's multi-platform content operation.

The leader will champion high editorial standards, storytelling, and enterprise reporting across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a track record of talent development, data-driven decision making, and strong recruitment skills to build a diverse newsroom that serves Central Iowa communities with timely breaking