Producer/Editor

About the role

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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Responsibilities

• Use editing tools and creative production techniques to create video content
• Develop innovative, engaging and authentic news content for a national streaming audience
• Write clear, engaging scripts that are backed by accurate and reliable research
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the overall goals of the team
• Advocate for underrepresented people, communities, and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in our content

Requirements

• BA/BS degree preferred in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• Knowledge of editing systems such as Edius and Premiere
• Experience editing news content and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique content
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time-pressure deadlines while maintaining quality
• Must be able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Previous experience with live streaming software (VMix or similar) a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families
• 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
• 401(k) program offering full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k)
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year