TEGNA Inc. - Producer

Production Coordinator is needed in Dallas, United States.

Client: TEGNA Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

WFAA, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas, TX, is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts. We build creative shows that engage, educate, and inform our audiences, prioritizing original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience. We’re looking for a quick-learner, who can be flexible with their schedule as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or a related field.

• 3-5 years of live TV news producing 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 your 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.

• Axis graphics experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

• Encourage innovation and risk-taking in crafting great newscasts through evoking emotion and showcasing.
• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• 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 our audience.
• Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Allow impactful and emotional conversations that the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Advocate for underrepresented people, communities, and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in your show.
• Have a good understanding of social media platforms to incorporate into newscasts.
• Work collaboratively with other producers and staff members.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA provides two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, along with dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program allows employees to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis, with company matching up to the first 4% of pay that is eligible for a 100% match from the company and is 100% vested from day one.

All employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans. TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays. Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing and considering 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.