Producer at TEGNA Inc.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Producing, Writing, Communication, Journalistic Judgement, Ethical Judgement, Social Media Skills, Creative Production Techniques, Video Production, Story Pitching, Breaking News Coverage, Control Room Operations, Graphic Design, Collaboration, Detail Orientation, Community Engagement, Technology Embrace

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

About TEGNA 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. KGW is looking for a producer to help craft an exceptional daily newscast in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate for this job is collaborative, creative, detail-oriented and will be engaged in the Portland community. KGW and TEGNA are on a mission to move local news forward on both traditional linear and digital platforms. We are looking for a candidate who embraces new technology and is excited about the future of local journalism. Responsibilities: Craft a daily newscast that is informative, engaging and entertaining Use creative production techniques, graphics and video to enhance your newscast. Collaborate with and take feedback from your managers, anchors and other colleagues on a daily basis Engage in the daily editorial meetings and regularly pitch stories or ideas for coverage Act quickly and decisively when covering breaking news Possess strong writing and grammar skills Ensure every story in your newscasts is presented accurately and fairly Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 2 years of news producing experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong journalistic and ethical judgement Understanding of the state of the local television industry, including trends around streaming, mobile news and social media Experience stacking, writing and manning the control room for local newscasts Strong social media skills, including following local accounts for story ideas Ability to meet tight deadlines and stay composed under pressure Experience with the following systems is a plus: ENPS, Edius, Chyron, TEGNA One, Social News Desk 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. * Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union. EEO statement: TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and 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 Recruiting Fraud Alert: To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. Privacy Notice for California Residents SMS Messaging Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The producer will craft a daily newscast that is informative, engaging, and entertaining while using creative production techniques to enhance the broadcast. They will collaborate with colleagues and engage in editorial meetings to pitch stories and cover breaking news.