Director of Digital Content
at TEGNA

Date Posted: 12/7/2019

Job Description

We’re redefining how news is produced and distributed for busy, mobile audiences, and we’re looking for a creative, innovative leader to drive these efforts in one of the country’s fastest growing big cities. The Director of Digital Content at WCNC, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Charlotte, will serve as a member of the senior management team and lead the publication and distribution of engaging, compelling content across multiple platforms. This person will play a key role in charting the station’s content and growth strategy.

 In this role, you will:

  • Manage the digital content team and lead digital strategy to grow multi-platform content, audience and engagement for NBC Charlotte.
  • Be the voice of innovation in the newsroom and inspire others to follow your lead
  • Lead our newsrooms to develop workflows that deliver our content 24/7 across current and future platforms with storytelling that is optimized for each screen
  • Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions and to create accountability for results
  • Actively partner with the news director and marketing director to create three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around station content and campaigns
  • Oversee all station efforts in social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and other emerging platforms.
  • Lead the content team in identifying new content types and innovative technologies that help us reach and serve new audiences
  • Create unique, engaging, and shareable content
  • Be a resource for Sales in its content generation and digital sponsorship efforts
  • Teach, coach, and mentor both members of the digital team and the entire newsroom in best practices for writing and producing content for digital and social platforms
  • Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
  • Collaborate with content leaders across TEGNA to maximize the sharing of our content and to leverage innovation and best practices among stations
  • Hold newsroom employees accountable to TEGNA’s ethical and editorial standards

Job Requirements

Here’s what you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or equivalent experience in the field
  • At least 5 years of content experience, including at least 2 years managing other digital journalists
  • Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement
  • A deep understanding of social strategy and SEO with the hunger to keep up with emerging trends
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and the ability to deal with the rapid pace of news
  • Knowledge of online CMS and news production systems along with social newsgathering tools like CrowdTangle and Social News Desk
  • Experience analyzing audience data and identifying behavioral trends, Google Analytics experience a plus.
  • Passion and vision for emerging media
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 

 

About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 62 television stations and two radio stations in 51 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. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

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.

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TEGNA, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.