Editorial Management

Description:

TEGNA Inc., a leading media company with 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, is looking for a dynamic and motivated Assistant News Director to join WVEC-TV, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Norfolk (Hampton Roads). This role is critical for driving the station’s storytelling, newsroom operations, and audience engagement across all platforms, including broadcast, digital, and streaming.

The Assistant News Director will be responsible for managing day-to-day editorial decisions, overseeing newscasts and special programming, and ensuring strong coverage of breaking news and severe weather events. The role requires excellent news judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire journalists to deliver accurate, fair, and impactful content.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, and digital teams to deliver compelling and original stories.

• Leading newsroom decision-making and providing direction during live and breaking news events.

• Working with executive producers to implement a multi-platform content strategy.

• Coaching and training newsroom staff, providing constructive feedback to elevate performance.

• Building relationships with community stakeholders and sources to strengthen local news coverage.

• Managing administrative duties such as scheduling, direct report oversight, and workflow improvements.

• Ensuring that newsroom practices emphasize accuracy, fairness, and community engagement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

• 7–10+ years of news and content leadership experience.

• Strong journalistic judgment, with an emphasis on local, original content.

• Excellent people management, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits:
TEGNA offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Two medical plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), plus dental and vision coverage.

• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.

• Disability and life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match (100% vested from day one).

• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually through Teladoc.

• Twelve free therapy sessions per year through Spring Health.

• Generous PTO and nine paid holidays annually.

• Additional benefits for employees under collective bargaining agreements may apply.

Diversity & Inclusion:
TEGNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.