News Operations Manager

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.

 

WUSA9, the CBS affiliate serving the nation’s capital, is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking News Operations Manager to oversee the technical and creative execution of our newsroom’s visual storytelling and daily operations.
This role bridges editorial leadership and operational excellence, ensuring that our people, technology, and storytelling come together to deliver powerful, high-quality journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
The ideal candidate is an innovative leader with strong newsroom instincts, deep technical knowledge, and a passion for developing teams and systems that keep us at the forefront of how local news is gathered, produced, and distributed.

Responsibilities:
•    Oversee and coordinate all news operations, including photography, editing, transmission, fleet management, and resource allocation for daily coverage and special projects.
•    Partner with newsroom leadership to plan and execute editorial coverage, ensuring field crews and visuals align with story priorities and WUSA9’s Inform, Inspire, Impact mission.
•    Work closely with the News Director to assist with newsroom talent scheduling, ensuring proper staffing and coverage for all newscasts and assignments.
•    Provide strategic planning and coordination for breaking news, live field productions, town halls, and major newsroom logistics — including elections, inaugurations, and out-of-town coverage.
•    Lead, train, and evaluate photojournalists and editors, ensuring consistency, creativity, and growth in storytelling execution.
•    Serve as a bridge between News, Engineering, and Production, streamlining workflows and ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability in live and recorded content.
•    Lead ongoing newsroom training initiatives, including technology advancements, ethical standards, AI integration, and disaster recovery readiness, to ensure the newsroom stays ahead of industry developments.
•    Manage budget tracking, purchasing, and vendor relationships, including contracts for news department services.
•    Collaborate with newsroom and engineering leadership to plan and execute operating and capital budgets.
•    Maintain strong internal communication and a collaborative culture built on innovation, integrity, and impact.
•    Serve as a thought leader for new technology adoption and workflow improvements that enhance storytelling and efficiency.

Requirements:
•    7–10 years of experience in a mid-to-large market as a Chief Photographer, Chief Editor, or News Operations Manager.
•    Strong understanding of broadcast and digital workflows, including bonded-cell technology, live truck operations, and non-linear editing systems.
•    Proven success in newsroom scheduling, resource management, and editorial collaboration.
•    Strong journalistic and storytelling instincts, with an eye for visual excellence and field execution.
•    Experience leading and motivating creative, technical teams with a solutions-driven mindset.
•    Working knowledge of ENG/EFP camera systems, file-based workflows, and live transmission infrastructure.
•    Experience managing budgets, vendors, and capital projects.
•    Excellent organizational and communication skills; calm under pressure and decisive during breaking coverage.
•    A forward-looking leader who embraces innovation in AI, technology, and newsroom transformation.
•    A passion for impactful, community-centered journalism.

Pay Range $110,000—$130,000 USD

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 t