TEGNA, Inc.
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.
WBIR-TV Knoxville , the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Knoxville is seeking an innovative Senior Producer to shape our daily newscasts. At WBIR-TV Knoxville , we build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We prioritize original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of our newscasts to set our product apart in the Knoxville market. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.
Responsibilities
Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
Inspire and motivate a team while leading by example.
Guide editorial decision-making as a leader in the newsroom.
Push our shows to be filled with context and stand out from the competition.
Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related or equivalent years of experience.
3-5 years of news content experience.
Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platforms.
Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. This includes two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, 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, with company-matched contributions up to 4% and 100% vesting from day one.
All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health, regardless of medical plan participation. TEGNA also offers paid time off and nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and some or all benefits may not apply to those roles. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees may have benefits under union-administered plans.
EEO statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to 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 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 applicable law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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