Director of Continuity

TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) is searching for a highly motivated individual to lead TEGNA’s Continuity organization. This candidate will create and implement processes and strategies for a centralized copy team, including allocation of responsibilities and workflow optimization. This candidate must be extremely detailed, have outstanding organizational skills, and be able to problem-solve under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills in both verbal and written form are critical to the success of this candidate. This position reports directly to the VP of Sales Operations. 

Responsibilities:
•    Create standardized processes and ongoing training plans with the necessary documentation for copy organization
•    Responsible for hiring and training new personnel, as well as building and maintaining a talent pipeline
•    Build and maintain relationships with the TEGNA Commercial Operations (TCO) inventory and programming teams, as well as the TEGNA Streaming Center (TSC)
•    Ensure team compliance with standard operating procedures
•    Coordinate communication between the TSC broadcast hub, TCO and local stations on corporate initiatives related to copy
•    Collaborate with TCO Directors to define, implement, and maintain TEGNA naming standards for commercial materials
•    Provide a central point of contact for troubleshooting issues and questions related to copy
•    Assist in confirming commercial copy from all delivery systems, FTP, and outside sources
•    Create a system of checks and balances to minimize errors and maximize revenue
•    Develop a system for tracking copy errors
•    Ensure the team has the technical resources needed to execute job duties.
•    This position will have five direct reports.
•    Be on-call and available as needed on nights and weekends for emergencies
•    Create reports as requested by various departments within TEGNA
•    Resource for technical questions (WideOrbit, logs, inventory management, programming)
•    Resource for HR questions/concerns
•    Active engagement in employee performance to ensure objectives are being met
•    Write and conduct annual performance reviews

Requirements:
•    Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred)
•    Minimum 7 years of experience in a leadership role involving traffic, sales support, or engineering/master control in broadcast, cable, or radio
•    Proven ability to effectively lead a team
•    Ability to create presentations and communicate them to executive-level stakeholders.
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure
•    Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills are a must
•    Ability to effectively solve problems with a sense of urgency
•    Creative and able to adapt quickly to change
•    Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management
•    Proficient with computer software/applications, including Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word PowerPoint, and Excel
•    Expert level WideOrbit traffic system knowledge (required)


About TEGNA:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a media company innovating in the digital age. Our purpose is to serve the greater good of our communities - through empowering stories, impactful investigations and innovative marketing services.
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 62 television stations (including those serviced by TEGNA) and four radio stations in 51 markets from coast to coast. We are the largest owner of Big Four affiliates in the top 25 markets and reach 41.7 million television households, or 39 percent of all TV households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults across our digital platforms. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA stations have over 31 million social followers.
TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks, Justice Network and Quest, which offer unique ad-supported programming. Justice Network is focused on the popular true-crime, mystery and investigation genre, while Quest features factual-entertainment programs such as science, history, and adventure-reality series.
TEGNA also provides local and national partners custom, targeted and innovative campaigns through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service.
In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.