or apply directly on TEGNA Inc.'s site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days TEGNA Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of TEGNA Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at TEGNA Inc.
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 322 open
- Hiring momentum
- 467 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from TEGNA Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for TEGNA Inc..
About this role
The News Director at WOI KCWI-TV in Des Moines will oversee the station's multi-platform content operation, ensuring high-quality storytelling and impactful journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. This role involves leading and developing newsroom staff, making data-driven editorial decisions, and managing coverage of breaking news and severe weather events. The News Director will also focus on community engagement and recruitment to build a diverse team that reflects the audience.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of TEGNA Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- College degree in journalism, communications or related field
- Minimum of 5–7 years of news experience preferred, including newsroom leadership and supervision
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and produce engaging, urgent and high-value content-driven newscasts
- Strong writing skills
- Solid social media skills and a strong understanding of audience engagement across platforms
- Experience with shooting, editing and content management systems
Nice to have
- Experience with special programming
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free therapy sessions annually
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Some benefits may not apply to all employees due to collective bargaining agreements
Summarised from TEGNA Inc.'s posting. Read the full original.
Listed by TEGNA Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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