Temporary News Director
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KBMT/KJAC-TV, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Beaumont, TX, is seeking an experienced news leader to serve as Temporary News Director, providing leadership and oversight of our multi-platform content operation based on station needs.
This is a temporary assignment, with the length and timing of the assignment determined by station business needs.
The Temporary News Director will provide day-to-day newsroom leadership, editorial oversight and support to the KBMT/KJAC team during the assignment. The ideal candidate will embrace KBMT’s high standards of engaging storytelling, investigative excellence and creating relevant, compelling and impactful news content with a laser focus on breaking news, local weather and sports.
Beaumont is a highly competitive market, with a mix o
