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TEGNA · 1 day ago

Producer

Portland, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a tech-minded Producer to shape daily newscasts, craft compelling stories, and engage audiences across various platforms.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution

Craft and produce stories across platforms for diverse audiences, emphasizing quality, accuracy, and engagement

Build comprehensive rundowns with compelling stories, while also selecting your own production elements giving you full control of your show’s look and feel

Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality

Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events

Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors

Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement

Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community

Qualification

News production experienceShow productionProduction toolsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityCollaborative approach

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred

1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations

Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events

Proficiency in news production tools preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction

A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station's commitment to innovation and community engagement

Preferred

Knowledge of vMix, Edius, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.

TEGNA offers 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.

Our 401(k) program offers 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). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Company

TEGNA

Glassdoor3.7

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tegna.com

H1B Sponsorship

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