Television News Producer

About the role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) seeks an innovative Television News Producer to shape KCEN KAGS-TV's daily newscasts. Located in Temple, KCEN KAGS-TV is an NBC affiliate that builds creative shows engaging, educating, and informing its audience. The producer works within a collaborative team to bring the truth to viewers across various platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 0-1 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, and unique local content, along 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 social platforms.
• Organizational skills and the 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 including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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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