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TEGNA is Hiring a News Producer Near Washington, DC

WUSA9 TV in Washington, DC seeks a curious, creative and ambitious News Producer. A producer who wants to dig into our extensive toolkit to create an energetic newscast that informs, inspires and impacts audiences in one of the top markets in the country.

Our show producers create interesting and informative newscasts, emphasizing the use of video, graphics, conversational writing and innovative formats.

The ideal candidate will share innovative ideas for daily content while maintaining close attention to detail. This producer must be able to write concisely and execute the goals of the newscast with near perfection, while also meeting tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate understands what it means to work as a team, collaborating with writers, segment producers, reporters, photojournalists, assignment editors, digital editors, directors, production staff, and anchors.

Applicants must have major, breaking news experience, strong editorial judgment, newscast-producing expertise and fully understand the needs of our audience across all our platforms.

Salary Range:
$30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Responsibilities:

  • Craft, build, mold, visualize, and conceptualize the lead story, deep-dive content, and specialized material for the newscast.
  • Use creative production techniques like graphics, editing and new forms of media to enhance stories
  • Work directly with management and talent to consistently build a high-quality news show
  • Effectively communicate show vision to team members
  • Use social listening research, discover and distribute content
  • Write in an exciting, accurate and creative way
  • Enterprise news stories
  • Lead and inspire a team to work together for a great newscast

Requirements:

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related
  • Minimum of 3 years experience producing/line producing for newscasts
  • Understanding of the tenets of journalism
  • Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
  • Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
  • Experience handling live, breaking news situations and changing events

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.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. 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. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

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

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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Television & Broadcasting

POST DATE

08/03/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

10/01/2024

WEBSITE

tegna.com

HEADQUARTERS

TYSONS, VA

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

1906

TYPE

Public

CEO

DAVID T LOUGEE

REVENUE

$1B - $3B

INDUSTRY

Television & Broadcasting

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