TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
Are you ready to lead the future of local journalism?
KIDY/KXVA in San Angelo and Abilene, FOX West Texas, is on the lookout for a visionary Content Manager who is passionate about the power of local journalism. If you're an innovator eager to shape audience experiences and create engaging news content across all platforms—linear, digital, mobile, app, OTT, and social media—this is the opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:
• Inspire & Lead: Strategically guide and manage our talented news team, fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration. Act as a mentor and coach, helping journalists develop their skills and grow in their careers.
• Content Oversight: Oversee the production of compelling on-air and digital news content that distinguishes us in the market.
• Innovate for OTT: Spearhead the creation of original, unique content for our OTT and digital platforms, ensuring we remain at the forefront of local news.
• Drive Daily News: Make real-time editorial decisions and manage breaking news coverage, ensuring our community stays informed and engaged.
• Engage with Community: Cultivate relationships with local figures and stakeholders to enhance our news offerings and community presence.
• Archive & Special Projects: Leverage our archives and manage special coverage plans to create distinctive content that resonates with viewers.
• Coaching & Development: Provide ongoing training and support to team members on best practices in storytelling, multimedia journalism, and digital engagement strategies. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the newsroom.
Who You Are:
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in breaking news content, including leadership roles.
• Your journalistic judgment is strong, emphasizing accuracy, fairness, and unique local stories that engage the community.
• You are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• You have a deep understanding of SEO best practices and can analyze audience data to identify trends (experience with Google Analytics is a plus!).
• You thrive under pressure and are adept at handling live news situations with poise.
• You have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail in writing.
• Familiarity with the San Angelo and Abilene areas is a bonus.
Why Join Us?
At FOX West Texas, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on local journalism and work with a dynamic team that is dedicated to producing high-quality content. We believe in the power of storytelling and the importance of connecting with our community.
What We Offer:
• A creative and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to lead innovative projects that shape the future of news in our region.
• A commitment to your development as a leader, with resources for coaching and skill enhancement.
Application Process:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and help redefine local news, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your vision for digital journalism and examples of your work.
Apply now and become a vital part of our mission to inform and engage the community of West Texas!
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.
* 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.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
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What We Do
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 31 million social followers.
In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
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