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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA the parent company of 64 television stations in 51 U.S. marketsis looking for an innovative experienced television producer to develop newscasts forthe companys OTT streaming is a strategic priorityfor the companyas we evolve to meet the needs of audiences seekingtimelyinformation on breakingand developing news and severe weather on the platform they need it most.
This role requires the skills of a traditional linear broadcastproducerwith an affinity or interest inshowproduction. It will be deliveredexclusivelytocustomers with connected televisions and apps. We value a collaborative and motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audience across various platforms starting with our streaming and broadcast services.
Experience in the control room integrating multiple live imagesand feedsa keen interest in newsgathering and responsivenessand a proventrack recordof producing high-qualitycontentwill make your application stand need all employees to embody TEGNAs values of demanding the truth working smart doing the right thing all while pushing to win.
Responsibilities:
Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories and expert interviews.
Inspire and motivate colleagues while leading by example.
Push ourstreamsto be filled with context and stand out from the competition.
Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
Create stories of various lengths across multiple platforms for targeted audiences.
Meet daily deadlines.
Combine livefeeds graphics compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience.
Coordinate with reporters and/or anchors across the country covering various news events
Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
Regularly explorenew ideasfollowing careful discussions with supervisors.
Edit together video specials/re-racked content that will work for VOD purposes.
Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
Challengethetraditional wayof doing things.
Passion for breaking news andgo-getterattitude.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree preferred in journalismcommunicationsor related field.
Minimum 2 years of news producing experience.
Top-notch communication skills.
Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizesaccuratefairand unique content.
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
Skills in producing engaging content-driven newscasts and digital content.
Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
Ability to calmly handlelive breaking news situations and changing events.
Experience usingVMix(or similar system) ENPS and desktop video editingsoftware such asEdius strongly preferred.
Desire to live and work in-person inCharlotte North Carolina.
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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.
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