Hiring: News Director Company: TEGNA Location: Grand Rapids, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:16:26 Employment Type: Part-time Target Skills & Keywords : Content Strategy, Linear, Spring About the job Experience: •7 years of news experience preferred, including newsroom leadership and supervision Required Skills: •Lead all daypart teams to create unique, impactful newscasts that showcase WZZM-TV’s high-quality content across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms •Coach and develop producers to execute newscasts in an engaging, authentic and audience-focused manner, including storytelling, showcasing and presentation •Coach reporters and anchors to perform in a compelling and conversational way that connects with viewers •Lead recruitment efforts across the newsroom, with a focus on building a team that reflects the community we serve •Serve as a key voice in the WZZM-TV editorial process, helping shape daily and long-term coverage priorities •Use research, audience insights and analytics to guide editorial decisions and content strategy •Partner cross-functionally with news leaders to ensure alignment across platforms and maximize audience reach •Oversee planning and execution of special projects and community-focused initiatives Qualifications: •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 are required; experience with special programming is a plus •Solid social media skills and a strong understanding of audience engagement across platforms •In-depth knowledge of the tenets of professional journalism •Organizational skills and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!