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.
12News (KPNX) the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Phoenix AZ is seeking an experienced highly organized and creative Senior Lifestyle Producer to help lead content strategy and daily execution for our lifestyle programming including Arizona Midday while also supporting the coordination and production of key community initiatives and station integrations.
This is a high-impact role for a producer who can bring a vision for lifestyle content elevate daily show execution and collaborate across News Marketing Sales and Community Partnerships to maximize audience connection and sponsor success.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader and creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment stays calm under deadline and delivers compelling storytelling that reflects the voice of Phoenix and the mission of 12News.
Responsibilities:
Show Content & Production
Produce engaging high-quality daily lifestyle segments that connect the Phoenix community to local businesses organizations events and causes.
Lead show planning and execution including rundowns segment timing scripts and daily editorial decisions.
Bring creative vision and strong storytelling instincts to consistently elevate the shows look feel pacing and relevance.
Collaborate with Hosts lifestyle team members to produce segments with clarity authenticity and strong visuals.
Write and edit content for broadcast streaming and digital platforms as needed.
Client Integrations & Sponsored Content
Work closely with the Sales team Clients and internal stakeholders to ensure lifestyle segments meet client expectations while maintaining strong production quality and audience engagement.
Coordinate logistical production needs for sponsored segments including communication scheduling scripts and segment execution.
Support a consistent and repeatable workflow that helps drive client retention and long-term partnerships.
Community Initiatives & Station Activations
Assist in planning and producing major station-led community initiatives and integrations such as Turkey Tuesday Summer of a Million Meals and other community-driven franchises.
Coordinate across departments to support on-air and digital execution for community partnerships promotions and station integration opportunities.
Identify creative community tie-in ideas that translate into meaningful storytelling and measurable impact.
Digital Strategy & Audience Growth
Maintain a strong digital presence: write and post daily content for web and social platforms and support the weekly e-newsletter as assigned.
Use audience data and analytics to inform content decisions and improve viewer connection.
Ensure all stories are web-ready with supporting visuals clips and digital elements.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in journalism communications or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years producing experience preferred (lifestyle entertainment news or similar format).
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects calendars and deadlines with accuracy and urgency.
Strong editorial judgment creativity and storytelling ability.
Highly organized and solutions-oriented; able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across News Sales Marketing and community partners.
Experience with rundown software (ENPS preferred).
Editing experience strongly preferred.
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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