Morning Executive Producer

About the role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) seeks a Morning Executive Producer to lead the newsroom at WVEC-TV Hampton Roads, an ABC affiliate. The ideal candidate will have experience in TV leadership, a passion for journalism, and a commitment to developing a strong, collaborative team.

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

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Experience in TV news production
• Leadership experience in a newsroom environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Skills

• Strong storytelling and visual storytelling skills
• Experience with video editing software
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to manage a team effectively

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible but includes a mix of morning and evening shifts.