About this College Channel Manager role at TEGNA Inc.
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.
Locked On Podcast Network is the #1 daily local sports podcast network in the country, with a dedicated daily show for every NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL team, plus the nation’s biggest colleges and conferences. Locked On reaches more than 40 million listens and views a month across 220+ daily shows, distributed everywhere fans listen and watch — designed to meet the sports fan wherever they are.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Locked On is seeking a College Channel Manager to oversee and grow our college sports coverage across the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12. This role is the day-to-day link between our executive team and our roster of college hosts — responsible for the quality, consistency, and performance of every feed under your watch. You’ll monitor and critique daily episodes, coach and develop talent, and serve as the primary point of contact for hosts navigating the day-to-day of producing a daily show.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and oversee daily podcast feeds for Locked On shows across the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12 conferences.
- Monitor episodes for quality, consistency, and adherence to network standards; critique and provide actionable feedback on content, format, and delivery.
- Serve as the primary communication link between the executive team and hosts, ensuring network priorities, updates, and expectations are clearly relayed.
- Coach and develop talent — helping hosts sharpen their on-air presence, analysis, and audience engagement over time.
- Provide ongoing guidance to hosts on content strategy, episode structure, and best practices for growing their show.
- Identify underperforming feeds or hosts and develop improvement plans in partnership with leadership.
- Support onboarding of new hosts within your conferences, including training on show expectations and network tools.
- Track and report on channel performance, flagging trends, opportunities, and concerns to leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with content, sales, and operations teams to support network-wide initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong knowledge of and passion for college athletics, particularly within the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12.
- Experience in podcasting, broadcasting, sports media, or talent management preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver constructive feedback effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple shows and personalities simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Self-starter who can work independently in a remote setting while staying closely aligned with executive leadership.
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 askhr@tegna.com
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