Executive Producer

About the role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) seeks an Executive Producer to lead its talented team of producers at KWES-TV Midland, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa. The ideal candidate will have prior TV leadership experience, a strong track record in quality journalism, and a passion for nurturing and developing journalists.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy
• Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms
• Oversee the daily editorial process
• Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
• Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
• Sources and recruits top-notch journalists
• Participates in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
• Ensures the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
• Directs newsroom operations and manages schedules
• Works with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader
• Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making
• Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
• Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. These include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company matching
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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