Associate Producer

About the role

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services across 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, reaching more than 100 million people monthly on web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. KENS 5, the CBS affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative Associate Producer to join the weekday morning lifestyle program Great Day SA. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their television production career while contributing to a dynamic, live-broadcast environment. The Associate Producer plays a key role in day-to-day execution of the show by helping develop engaging content, coordinating guests, managing production logistics, and supporting broadcast, digital, and social media initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, thrives under tight deadlines, embraces collaboration, and has a passion for storytelling, audience engagement, and creative content development.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers with the planning, coordination, and execution of daily LIVE broadcasts.
• Research and develop segment ideas, trending topics, community stories, local events, and guest opportunities.
• Coordinate and book guests for in-studio, remote, and pre-recorded segments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for guests, clients, and community partners before, during, and after their appearances.
• Write and format segment scripts, teases, graphics information, and supporting show materials.
• Assist with daily show rundowns and ensure all production elements are accurate, organized, and ready for air.
• Support pre-show preparation, live production needs, and post-show follow-up.
• Manage studio logistics, including set preparation, prop placement, display setup, and guest microphone coordination.
• Collaborate closely with producers, hosts, editors, photographers, sales teams, and other members of the production staff.
• Lead and manage Great Day SA's social media presence across multiple platforms.
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging daily content that promotes upcoming segments, highlights memorable moments, and strengthens audience engagement.
• Develop original digital content and innovative segment ideas that enhance and extend the Great Day SA brand.
• Write compelling and accurate social media copy, website content, and promotional materials.
• Monitor social media trends, audience analytics, and engagement metrics to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance.
• Utilize Cuez to manage show rundowns, coordinate workflows, and facilitate communication across the production team.
• Produce and manage original content for KENS 5 streaming platforms, including planning, writing, and executing recorded streaming shows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Television Production, Film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create and adapt content for broadcast, digital, web, and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to generate fresh, creative content ideas and proactively pitch segment and digital opportunities.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation strategies, and audience engagement best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative storyteller with strong editorial judgment and news awareness.
• Self-starter who can work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and problem-solve in a fast-paced live television environment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with Cuez or similar newsroom and production workflow systems is preferred.
• Prior television, digital media, or content production experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Primarily based in a television studio and office setting. Requires occasional lifting of props and production materials, standing for extended periods, and assisting with studio setup and breakdown. Must be comfortable working early morning hours and adapting to changing production needs. Minimal travel required, generally less than 10%.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, plus access to dental and vision coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program for full, part-time, and temporary employees with 1%–80% pre-tax contribution; company matches 100% of the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members, regardless of medical plan participation.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.
• Note: Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits described may not apply to all positions (e.g., certain newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under union-administered plans).