Production Coordinator
Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
ABC10 in Sacramento Californiais seeking a meticulous and technically skilled Production Coordinatorto ensure the seamless high-quality execution of our visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. At ABC10youll be a key hands-on operator working closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient and high-quality daily productions for news and sales content. Were looking for a reliable team member who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced news environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical liaison for news production and operations including engineering and technology team to ensure seamless daily broadcasts and assign tasks related to production and operations.
- Will take ownership of creating visually compelling content ensuring among other things visual angles lighting and set arrangements.
- Setup position and maintain studio as needed based on direction from the Production Lead or supervisors.
- Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems control room equipment and innovative systems for production needs.
- Assist the Production Lead in organizing and preparing technical elements for special events and breaking news coverage.
- Support the implementation of standard operating procedures to maintain workflow efficiency and broadcast quality.
- Maintain effective technical communication with the newsroom and engineering departments to ensure systems are operational.
- Commit to continuous high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.
Requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent technical training in broadcasting media production or a related field preferred.
- At least three years of hands-on television broadcast or live production (both linear and digital) experience preferred.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and proficiency in operating production control room equipment.
- Hands-on expertise with news production tools vMix audio mixers studio lighting teleprompter systems and studio cameras.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately under time pressure.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating technical cues in high-pressure live situations.
- Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
- Commitment to teamwork and technical excellence.
- Quick reaction skills for error correction during live broadcasts.
- Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operation including various shifts nights weekends and holidays.
At ABC10 we rely on our Production Coordinatorsto be the backbone of our daily broadcasts ensuring that our content reaches our audience across northern California. If you have the technical skill and focus required to maintain excellence in a dynamic news environment we encourage you to apply.
Pay Range
$31.25 - $33.65 USD
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.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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