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The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering

Producer

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, streaming, and television. WLTX-TV in Columbia, S.C. is seeking a curious, creative, and ambitious tech-minded

Producer

to shape our live news coverage and shows on streaming and broadcast services. We are looking for a risk-taker and a creator with a talent for showcasing information for our audience. We prioritize breaking news and weather, investigative journalism, and original storytelling as key components of our local news coverage. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our audience and who wants to learn and use technology like vMix for show production. Responsibilities

Craft compelling local news programs that embrace breaking news, enterprise content, emotion, and storytelling. Work directly with the Executive Producer and news leaders to consistently build high-quality live news coverage. Quickly react to breaking news and manage the show’s timing. Provide continuous coverage on streaming and broadcast for breaking news, weather coverage, and community events. Book and produce guest segments for use across platforms. Use the toolkit provided, along with your own creative production techniques, to enhance stories. Include different viewpoints and communities in local news coverage and shows. Write in an exciting, accurate, and creative way. Develop enterprise news stories; research to ensure factual accuracy and credibility of sources. Use AI, social media and digital tools to research, discover, and produce content. Use new production technologies and automation systems. Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer. And most of all... have fun. Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations. Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events. Proficiency in news production tools is preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction. Knowledge of vMix, ENPS, Edius, or similar production platforms. Shifts may include overnight hours, holidays, and weekends. Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed 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 vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match and vesting details; nine free virtual doctor visits with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health, and paid time off plus nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect eligibility for certain benefits. EEO statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. 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 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. 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 your application. Communications will come from a tegna.com domain or affiliate station domains. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments or sensitive information. Privacy notices and SMS privacy policies are available via the following links: Privacy Notice for California Residents; SMS Messaging Privacy Policy.

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