News Operations Manager

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Why NewsWest 9
At NewsWest 9 part of the TEGNA family we do more than report the news we serve our community with passion and purpose. We offer a dynamic work environment where your leadership will directly influence our newsrooms success and our stations impact across West Texas.

Are you passionate about leading teams that deliver high-impact journalism Do you thrive on the adrenaline of breaking news and the strategy behind exceptional news operations NewsWest 9 is looking for a News Operations Manager whos ready to take charge innovate and inspire in West Texas most trusted newsroom.

As the News Operations Manager youll assist in overseeing the heartbeat of our newsroom managing our broadcast directors and production assistants collaborating with engineering and production and ensuring flawless execution across all platforms. If youre a natural problem-solver love working behind the scenes and know how to win the big story day after day this could be your next great move.

Responsibilities:

Lead the daily operations of our broadcast directors and production assistants with precision and purpose.

Ensure quality control of all content appearing across station platforms from live field reports to studio segments.

Oversee performance scheduling coaching and development for directors and production assistants.

Champion cutting-edge newsgathering and digital distribution technology from bonded cellular units to cloud-based editing.

Partner with the News Director and Head of Technology to manage operational and capital budgets expenses and equipment needs.

Drive newsroom logistics for breaking news town halls high-profile field productions and special event coverage.

Maintain service records and ensure the reliability of all field gear and fleet vehicles.

Serve as the point person for vendor contracts budget tracking and newsroom expenditures.

Build bridges across departments to ensure smooth collaborative productions and resource management.

Set and uphold a culture of journalistic excellence innovation and integrity.

Requirements:

13 years of experience as a Senior Director Chief Photographer or News Operations Manager.

A strong working knowledge of:

Studio and field camera equipment

Bonded cell transmission (Dejero LiveU TVU etc.)

News fleet maintenance and scheduling

File-based workflows and live production logistics

Experience leading teams building systems and fostering high-performing newsroom operations.

Solid journalistic judgment and an understanding of storytelling across digital and broadcast platforms.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects people and priorities.

A forward-thinking collaborative mindset and commitment to excellence.

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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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