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Subject: New Job listing from Atlanta,GA

From: Kimberly Franklin

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Media – Journalism – Newspaper Position/Title:

Director of Content 3707 Details: 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. 11Alive (WXIA), the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta , is searching for an experienced, people-first Director of Content to lead our award-winning news team. We’re looking for a streaming savvy content leader who can inspire teams and elevate storytelling across all platforms.

Our ideal candidate is obsessed with the audience experience, thrives on innovation and knows how to motivate high-performing teams. You’ll oversee all content operations and partner closely with the news director (who reports into this role), the digital director and other news managers to execute a unified vision that’s as strategic as it is ambitious.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and inspire a content team that delivers smart, bold journalism with impact and utility—on every platform

Drive alignment and collaboration between broadcast and digital to ensure excellence in breaking news, enterprise reporting and investigative storytelling

Lead the 11Alive news team to develop and execute 11Alive’s editorial strategy and content plan

Shape the day-to-day and long-term content priorities, using research and analytics to meet goals and expand reach

Hire, coach and develop high-performing newsroom talent—on camera and behind the scenes

Lead content quality reviews and provide regular feedback that strengthens storytelling and audience relevance

Promote strong collaboration across departments, including news, marketing and community engagement

Champion an inclusive, empowering newsroom culture rooted in accountability, innovation and shared success

Stay on top of trends in AI, streaming, social, and emerging tech—and push our team to be out front

Oversee content budget in partnership with station leadership

Embody and uphold TEGNA’s values: truth, transparency, smart work, ethics and winning with integrity What You’ll Bring:

7+ years in content leadership roles, with a track record of growing audience and impact

Proven success managing complex teams and projects across digital, broadcast and social

Experience leading newsrooms through change and transformation

Stellar editorial judgment and deep understanding of ethical journalism principles

Confidence navigating digital production tools, social platforms and real-time analytics

Outstanding communication skills and the ability to coach, develop and inspire top talent

A passion for local journalism—and a love for serving diverse communities

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field Why This Role Matters:

At TEGNA, we help people thrive in their local communities by delivering the trusted news and services that matter most. We are not a place for people who avoid conflict, coast through status quo, or shy away from responsibility. We demand the truth, work smarter, do the right thing—and win.

If you’re the kind of leader who sees change as opportunity and excellence as a team sport, you’ll thrive here. 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

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 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. Vacancy Type:

Full Time Date Posted:

7/7/2025 Closing Date:

10/5/2025