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 and WFAA are launching a bold digital first daily sports CTV streaming show and we are looking for a driven Associate Sports Producer to help build it from the ground up. This is not a traditional newsroom role. This is for someone who understands that sports fans live on streaming platforms and knows how to create content that meets them there.
This is a full time 6 month pilot position with the opportunity to help shape the format voice and growth strategy of a premium CTV streaming show built for the Dallas Fort Worth sports audience.
Responsibilities:
What Youll Do:
Collaborate with on air talent and producers to help produce a daily high energy sports streaming show from concept to delivery
Contribute to show format development segment creation and rundown building
Produce shoot and edit original sports content for CTV streaming and social platforms
Edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent non linear editing software
Create compelling graphics and promotional content using Photoshop or Canva
Support guest booking and coordinate in studio and remote interviews
Work alongside growth and analytics teams to drive subscriber growth and engagement
Identify trending Dallas Fort Worth sports storylines and turn them into must watch content
Requirements
What You Bring:
Strong knowledge of the North Texas sports scene including the Cowboys Mavericks Rangers Stars Wings and major college programs
Experience editing in Premiere Pro or equivalent
Experience designing graphics in Photoshop or Canva
Digital first mindset with an understanding of CTV streaming
Ability to produce engaging conversational sports content
Strong instincts for what sports fans will click watch and share
Ability to work under daily deadline pressure
Collaborative solutions oriented attitude
Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Film and Video or related field preferred
Demonstrated experience producing shooting and editing content for digital streaming or social platforms
This pilot is modeled after a proven TEGNA sports streaming show that has generated tens of millions of views and built a highly engaged subscriber base. We are looking for someone who wants to help build the next one.
If you think outside the box thrive in a team environment and want to help define the future of sports streaming - this is the job youve been waiting for.
Location: Dallas Texas WFAA
Status: Temporary Full Time 6 Month Pilot
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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