News Director

Job description

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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. KSDK 5 On Your Side, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate serving St. Louis, Missouri, is recruiting a passionate news leader to oversee all aspects of our multi-platform content operation. The ideal candidate will uphold KSDK’s high standards for engaging storytelling, investigative excellence, and journalism that is relevant, compelling, and impactful—with a sharp focus on breaking news, local weather, politics and sports. This leader has a proven track record of developing talent, coaching teams, and recruiting high-potential journalists. The News Director will collaborate closely with KSDK news and station leadership to ensure content reflects the needs of St. Louis’s diverse, bi-state audience. This includes driving daily editorial priorities, ensuring consistent execution across platforms, and delivering context, e...