TEGNA · 17 hours ago
Assistant News Director
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a leading company in local news and services, reaching over 100 million people monthly. They are seeking an Assistant News Director for WCNC-TV in Charlotte to lead the newsroom, focusing on impactful journalism and innovative content strategies across various platforms.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, digital producers and photographers on compelling, impact-driven original storytelling and daily news coverage
Oversee production of newscasts and special programming
Make split-second decisions to lead the news team during breaking news and severe weather events
Work with executive producers to ensure a multi-platform content approach in every stage of the news gathering process
Strategize with executive team on goals focused on growing our people, our content, and our audience
Execute administrative duties such as managing direct reports, creating schedules, and training new employees
Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for entire editorial team
Evaluate workflow efficiencies and adjust processes and procedures as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field
7+ years of local news management experience
Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must, plus experience with tough conversations
Proven track record of growing audience share
Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes balance, accuracy, and unique local content
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism and our obligation to hold the powerful accountable
Skills in producing content-driven newscasts with personality
Organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to calmly pivot in live, breaking news situations and changing events
Experience using AI to bring about newsroom efficiencies
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; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; 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). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
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.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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