Interim News Leader

Station/Company: KGW-TV

Location:

Portland

Hours:

Full Time

Interim News Leader

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.

KGW, the TEGNA‑owned NBC affiliate in Portland OR, is searching for a motivated, people‑oriented leader to lead an interim newsroom role. The assignment provides strong editorial and operational leadership during a transitional period and is ideal for an experienced newsroom leader who is hands‑on, collaborative, and comfortable leading from the middle of the action.

• Work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, and photographers on compelling, impact‑driven original storytelling and daily news coverage.
• Review and approve scripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, tone, and strong storytelling.
• Provide hands‑on writing assistance and coaching to producers and reporters, particularly on complex or high‑impact stories.
• Oversee production of newscasts.
• Make split‑second decisions to lead the news team during breaking news and severe weather events.
• Work with executive producers to ensure a multi‑platform content approach at every stage of the news‑gathering process.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, and prior newsroom leadership experience.
• 5‑7 years of content experience, including generation of original content.
• Strong journalistic judgment with an emphasis on accurate, fair, and compelling local content, along with community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience editing, approving, and coaching scripts and written content.
• Excellent people‑management skills.
• Strong communication and conflict‑management skills.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. Our 401(k) program and paid time off provide additional support.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to 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.