TEGNA, Inc. is hiring: Producer in Houston

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. KHOU 11 , the CBS affiliate and TEGNA-owned station in Houston, is seeking a Producer to expand and elevate our local streaming presence. This is a rare opportunity to help shape new programming for one of the nation's largest and most dynamic cities. We’re looking for an innovative, driven journalist who is passionate about creating live coverage, original storytelling, and dynamic local content for all audiences and platforms. At KHOU 11, we believe the future of news is streaming — and our platforms are at the heart of our mission to engage, inform, and reflect Houston’s diverse communities. This producer will be responsible for producing live programming on our 24/7 KHOU 11+ streaming channel, developing local shows and segments, and ensuring KHOU 11’s streaming content is essential, timely, and audience focused. Responsibilities Produce daily live newscasts, special reports, and original programming for both linear channels and KHOU 11+ streaming platforms. Manage continuous live coverage of breaking news and community events, creatively combining live video, graphics, sound, and context to keep viewers informed. Curate and schedule content specifically for the streaming audience. Pitch, develop, and produce new show concepts and original digital segments. Work closely with newsroom leadership, digital producers, and field crews to coordinate live and recorded content. Use real-time data and audience analytics to guide editorial decisions and show development. Champion coverage that highlights and represents Houston’s diverse communities. Stay current on emerging streaming technologies, digital content trends, and audience habits. Adapt and repurpose content from broadcast and digital platforms specifically for streaming needs. Help build the identity of KHOU 11’s streaming channel through creative storytelling and strong journalistic instincts. Requirements Strong editorial judgment, writing, producing, and communication skills. Experience producing for live television, digital platforms, or streaming services. Knowledge of non-linear editing, live streaming software, and newsroom systems. Ability to multitask and remain flexible during fast-moving news events. Deep understanding of local news, community impact, and how to meet the needs of digital audiences. Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Why KHOU 11? We are a newsroom committed to serving our community through innovation, impactful storytelling, and authentic journalism. KHOU 11 prioritizes original reporting, investigative work, and platform-specific engagement strategies to meet audiences where they are — especially as streaming becomes an essential part of local news delivery. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: KHOU 11 is seeking a Producer to expand and elevate our local streaming presence . This is a rare opportunity to help shape new programming for one of the nation's largest and most dynamic cities . Responsibilities Produce daily live newscasts, special reports, and original programming for both linear channels and KHou 11+ streaming platforms . En Español: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) ayuda a las personas a prosperar en sus comunidades locales proporcionando las noticias y servicios locales de confianza que más importan. Con 64 estaciones de televisión en 51 mercados estadounidenses, TEGna llega a más de 100 millones de personas mensuales a través de la web, aplicaciones móviles, transmisión y televisión lineal. Juntos, estamos construyendo un futuro sostenible para las noticias locales. KHOU 11, una filial de CBS y estación propiedad de TEGNa en Houston, está buscando un productor para expandir y elevar nuestra presencia local de streaming. Esta es una oportunidad rara para ayudar a dar forma a nuevas programaciones para una de las ciudades más grandes y dinámicas del país. Buscamos un periodista innovador e impulsado que esté apasionado por crear cobertura en vivo, narración original y contenido dinámico para todos los públicos y audiencias locales. Este productor será responsable de producir programación en vivo en nuestro canal de transmisión 24/7 KHOU 11 +, desarrollar programas y segmentos locales para mantener informados a los espectadores. Curatar y programar el contenido de streaming de KHOu 11 es esencial, oportuno y centrado en la audiencia. Responsabilidades Producir noticieros diarios en directo, informes especiales y programación original tanto para canales lineales como para plataformas de transmision de Khou 11 +. Gestionar la cobertura en vivo continua de noticias breaking y eventos comunitarios, combinando creativamente video en vivo, gráficos, sonido y contexto para mantener al público informado. Curar y planificar contenidos específicamente para la transmisión. Desarrollar nuevos conceptos y segments digitales originales. Trabajar estrechamente con líderes de prensa, periodistas digitales y equipos para producir contenido en vivo y grabado. Utilizamos las habilidades de difusión en tiempo real y análisis de audiencias para mostrar datos editoriales e incipientes. ¿Por qué se necesita una amplia experiencia en línea? KHOU 11 prioriza informes originales, trabajo de investigación y estrategias de compromiso específicas para la plataforma para satisfacer a las audiencias donde se encuentran especialmente ya que el streaming se convierte en una parte esencial de la entrega de noticias locales. Beneficios TEGNA ofrece beneficios integrales diseñados para salvaguardar la salud física, mental y financiera de nuestros empleados y sus familias. TEG NA ofrece dos opciones de planes médicos para los empleados a tiempo completo y parcial a través de Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, así como acceso a cobertura dental y ocular; fertilidad, maternidad sustituta y asistencia por adopción; discapacidad y seguro de vida. Valoramos y consideramos las solicitudes de todos los candidatos calificados sin importar la raza real o percibida, el color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, género, edad, estado civil, apariencia personal, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión sexual, responsabilidad familiar, discapacidad, condición médica, matrícula en una escuela universitaria o profesional, afiliación política, estatus militar o veterano, estatuto de ciudadanía, información genética u cualquier otra base protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local. TEGNA acomodará razonablemente a individuos cualificados con discapacidades de acuerdo con la legislación aplicable. Si necesita un alojamiento para enviar su solicitud, consulte correo electrónico@tegna.com Recruiting Fraud A All candidates: sus datos personales y seguridad online son importantes para nosotros.