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.
9NEWS (KUSA), the TEGNA powerhouse in Denver, is looking for a bold, creative, and collaborative Nightside Content Manager to lead our editorial strategy during evenings and overnight hours.
This leader will drive a story-centric, audience-first content operation — ensuring every story we pursue starts with why it matters and lives where the audience is: broadcast, streaming, web, mobile, and social.
We’re seeking someone who thrives in urgent, high-stakes environments, champions accountability journalism, and fuels a team to create distinctive local stories that break through — not just fill time slots.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coach the nightside content team — producers, reporters, photojournalists, anchors, and Story Desk editors.
• Own the story-first editorial visionand execution across all platforms.
• Drive real-time, enterprising, and impact-focused coverage for late newscasts and 24/7 streaming and digital experiences.
• Lead breaking news with confidence and clarity — publishing early, updating often, and maximizing audience engagement.
• Collaborate with the Story Management Desk to shape and elevate coverage across platforms and dayparts.
• Prioritize storytelling that provides context, solutions, and community value— not just headlines.
• Use real-time analytics to guide decisions and sharpen performance.
• Ensure seamless transitions between dayparts with strong story handoffs and planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, urgency, and inclusive, ethical journalism.
• Coach content creators on writing, visual storytelling, vertical video, and multiplatform best practices.
Requirements:
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
• 5+ years in a professional newsroom, with proven success across platforms
• 2+ years newsroom leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead during breaking news and high-pressure moments
• Mastery of multiplatform storytelling and content distribution
• Deep understanding of audience needs on linear, OTT, digital, mobile, and social
• Experience with analytics and data-informed editorial decisions
• Proficiency with newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS), CMS tools, and social platforms
• Passion for innovation, story-driven journalism, and serving the community
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
About 9NEWS
9NEWS is a journalism-first newsroom that leads with impact, integrity, and innovation. We are building the next-generation, story-centric newsroom — one that meets audiences where they are and serves our community with urgency, empathy, and accountability.
As part of TEGNA, one of the most forward-thinking local media companies in the country, we are transforming how local news is gathered, produced, and delivered across platforms.
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]
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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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