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Digital Director
TEGNA
Airway Heights, WA, United States
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Job Description
KREM TV, out of Spokane, WA, is looking for a Digital Director to oversee content gathering and content distribution in our newsroom. This position will work collaboratively with other leaders and teach employees how to create unique, shareable content that evokes emotion on all platforms.
Our ideal candidate can identify engaging content, teach others how to do so, and develop a roadmap on how to meet the goals of our company.
In this role, you will:
• Help our teams create unique digital segments evoking emotion.
• Manage and coach a team of digital producers.
• Write news stories for digital platforms.
• Write and teach our writers to do so in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Develop and teach staff to develop content through social listening and independent sources.
• Research and teach how to research for facts and credibility.
• Use consumer analytics in determining content.
• Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Enterprise news stories.
• Coach journalists how to write for website including attaching images and streaming video.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Coach and inspire on air talent to be exciting and engaging.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor.
Job Requirements
Here’s what you need:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• 3-5 years of experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking preferred
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of Lakana, ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
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.