Producer

About the role

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. KCEN KAGS‑TV, the TEGNA‑owned NBC affiliate in Temple, is seeking an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts. The station builds creative shows that engage, educate and inform audiences, emphasizing original storytelling and investigative journalism. The role requires a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team, drives authentic storytelling across broadcast and streaming platforms, and embraces modern tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Use natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Show off creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video, and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for the audience.
• Provide continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Allow impactful and emotional community conversations to drive content in the rundown.
• Use data analytics to help shape show content.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in the show.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 1‑3 years of news content experience.
• Top‑notch communication skills.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, and unique local content with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content‑driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social‑media skills, including an active news‑hound presence on preferred platforms.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under time‑pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking‑news situations and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard physical, mental, and financial health of employees and families.
• Two medical plan options for full‑ and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, plus dental and eye‑care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with the ability to contribute 1 %‑80 % of pay on a pre‑tax basis; company matches 100 % of contributions up to the first 4 % of pay and is 100 % vested from day one.
• All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.
• Note: Some positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement may have different benefit provisions.