Midland-Odessa,TX
TEGNA, Inc.
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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.
Why NewsWest 9?
At NewsWest 9, part of the TEGNA family, we do more than report the news — we serve our community with passion and purpose. We offer a dynamic work environment where your leadership will directly influence our newsroom’s success and our station’s impact across West Texas.
Are you passionate about leading teams that deliver high-impact journalism? Do you thrive on the adrenaline of breaking news and the strategy behind exceptional news operations? NewsWest 9 is looking for a News Operations Manager who’s ready to take charge, innovate, and inspire in West Texas’ most trusted newsroom.
As the News Operations Manager, you’ll assist in overseeing the heartbeat of our newsroom — managing our broadcast directors and production assistants, collaborating with engineering and production, and ensuring flawless execution across all platforms. If you’re a natural problem-solver, love working behind the scenes, and know how to win the big story day after day, this could be your next great move.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the daily operations of our broadcast directors and production assistants with precision and purpose.
• Ensure quality control of all content appearing across station platforms — from live field reports to studio segments.
• Oversee performance, scheduling, coaching, and development for directors and production assistants.
• Champion cutting-edge newsgathering and digital distribution technology — from bonded cellular units to cloud-based editing.
• Partner with the News Director and Head of Technology to manage operational and capital budgets, expenses, and equipment needs.
• Drive newsroom logistics for breaking news, town halls, high-profile field productions, and special event coverage.
• Maintain service records and ensure the reliability of all field gear and fleet vehicles.
• Serve as the point person for vendor contracts, budget tracking, and newsroom expenditures.
• Build bridges across departments to ensure smooth, collaborative productions and resource management.
• Set and uphold a culture of journalistic excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Requirements:
• 1–3 years of experience as a Senior Director, Chief Photographer, or News Operations Manager.
• A strong working knowledge of:
• Studio and field camera equipment
• Bonded cell transmission (Dejero, LiveU, TVU, etc.)
• News fleet maintenance and scheduling
• File-based workflows and live production logistics
• Experience leading teams, building systems, and fostering high-performing newsroom operations.
• Solid journalistic judgment and an understanding of storytelling across digital and broadcast platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, people, and priorities.
• A forward-thinking, collaborative mindset and commitment to excellence.
Benefits:
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]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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http://www.tegna.com/explore-careers