TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services across 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets. Our network reaches more than 100 million people monthly through web, mobile, streaming, and linear TV.
WOI KCWI-TV Des Moines , the TEGNA‑owned ABC/CW affiliate in Des Moines, is seeking an
Executive Producer
to oversee our talented team of producers. The ideal candidate will bring prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and provide ongoing feedback to the team.
Responsibilities
Collaborate and execute long‑term newsroom strategy.
Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms.
Oversee the daily editorial process.
Oversee on‑air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques.
Review, approve scripts, and edit rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality.
Source and recruit top‑notch journalists.
Coordinate all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials.
Ensure news coverage meets brand, policy, values, and FCC rules.
Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules.
Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
Prior industry experience as a news producer and newsroom leader.
Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision‑making.
Passion for developing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom.
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events.
Strong organization, planning skills, and ability to work under time‑sensitive deadlines.
Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems is a plus.
Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a generous 401(k) program with a 100% match up to 4% of pay, nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc, twelve free therapy sessions with Spring Health, paid time off, and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits may vary accordingly.
EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation 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 regarding consideration of an application or background. Communications will come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or an affiliate station domain. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, financial account information, or sensitive data such as Social Security numbers.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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WOI KCWI-TV Des Moines , the TEGNA‑owned ABC/CW affiliate in Des Moines, is seeking an
Executive Producer
to oversee our talented team of producers. The ideal candidate will bring prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and provide ongoing feedback to the team.
Responsibilities
Collaborate and execute long‑term newsroom strategy.
Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms.
Oversee the daily editorial process.
Oversee on‑air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques.
Review, approve scripts, and edit rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality.
Source and recruit top‑notch journalists.
Coordinate all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials.
Ensure news coverage meets brand, policy, values, and FCC rules.
Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules.
Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
Prior industry experience as a news producer and newsroom leader.
Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision‑making.
Passion for developing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom.
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events.
Strong organization, planning skills, and ability to work under time‑sensitive deadlines.
Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems is a plus.
Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a generous 401(k) program with a 100% match up to 4% of pay, nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc, twelve free therapy sessions with Spring Health, paid time off, and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits may vary accordingly.
EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation 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 regarding consideration of an application or background. Communications will come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or an affiliate station domain. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, financial account information, or sensitive data such as Social Security numbers.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TEGNA by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr