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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
12News
(KPNX), the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and creative
Senior Lifestyle Producer
to help lead content strategy and daily execution for our lifestyle programming, including Arizona Midday, while also supporting the coordination and production of key community initiatives and station integrations. This is a high-impact role for a producer who can bring a vision for lifestyle content, elevate daily show execution, and collaborate across News, Marketing, Sales, and Community Partnerships to maximize audience connection and sponsor success. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader and creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays calm under deadline, and delivers compelling storytelling that reflects the voice of Phoenix and the mission of 12News.
Responsibilities
Produce engaging, high-quality daily lifestyle segments that connect the Phoenix community to local businesses, organizations, events, and causes.
Lead show planning and execution, including rundowns, segment timing, scripts, and daily editorial decisions.
Bring creative vision and strong storytelling instincts to consistently elevate the show’s look, feel, pacing, and relevance.
Collaborate with hosts, lifestyle team members to produce segments with clarity, authenticity, and strong visuals.
Write and edit content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms as needed.
Work closely with the Sales team, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure lifestyle segments meet client expectations while maintaining strong production quality and audience engagement.
Coordinate logistical production needs for sponsored segments, including communication, scheduling, scripts, and segment execution.
Support a consistent and repeatable workflow that helps drive client retention and long-term partnerships.
Assist in planning and producing major station-led community initiatives and integrations such as Turkey Tuesday, Summer of a Million Meals, and other community-driven franchises.
Coordinate across departments to support on‑air and digital execution for community partnerships, promotions, and station integration opportunities.
Identify creative community tie‑in ideas that translate into meaningful storytelling and measurable impact.
Maintain a strong digital presence: write and post daily content for web and social platforms and support the weekly e‑newsletter as assigned.
Use audience data and analytics to inform content decisions and improve viewer connection.
Ensure all stories are web‑ready with supporting visuals, clips, and digital elements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3+ years producing experience preferred (lifestyle, entertainment, news, or similar format).
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, calendars, and deadlines with accuracy and urgency.
Strong editorial judgment, creativity, and storytelling ability.
Highly organized and solutions‑oriented; able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across News, Sales, Marketing, and community partners.
Experience with rundown software (ENPS preferred).
Editing experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas) for full- and part-time employees, plus dental, eye care, fertility, surrogacy, adoption assistance, disability and life insurance.
401(k) program with up to 80% contribution, 100% match on first 4% from day one.
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
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.
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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12News
(KPNX), the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and creative
Senior Lifestyle Producer
to help lead content strategy and daily execution for our lifestyle programming, including Arizona Midday, while also supporting the coordination and production of key community initiatives and station integrations. This is a high-impact role for a producer who can bring a vision for lifestyle content, elevate daily show execution, and collaborate across News, Marketing, Sales, and Community Partnerships to maximize audience connection and sponsor success. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader and creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays calm under deadline, and delivers compelling storytelling that reflects the voice of Phoenix and the mission of 12News.
Responsibilities
Produce engaging, high-quality daily lifestyle segments that connect the Phoenix community to local businesses, organizations, events, and causes.
Lead show planning and execution, including rundowns, segment timing, scripts, and daily editorial decisions.
Bring creative vision and strong storytelling instincts to consistently elevate the show’s look, feel, pacing, and relevance.
Collaborate with hosts, lifestyle team members to produce segments with clarity, authenticity, and strong visuals.
Write and edit content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms as needed.
Work closely with the Sales team, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure lifestyle segments meet client expectations while maintaining strong production quality and audience engagement.
Coordinate logistical production needs for sponsored segments, including communication, scheduling, scripts, and segment execution.
Support a consistent and repeatable workflow that helps drive client retention and long-term partnerships.
Assist in planning and producing major station-led community initiatives and integrations such as Turkey Tuesday, Summer of a Million Meals, and other community-driven franchises.
Coordinate across departments to support on‑air and digital execution for community partnerships, promotions, and station integration opportunities.
Identify creative community tie‑in ideas that translate into meaningful storytelling and measurable impact.
Maintain a strong digital presence: write and post daily content for web and social platforms and support the weekly e‑newsletter as assigned.
Use audience data and analytics to inform content decisions and improve viewer connection.
Ensure all stories are web‑ready with supporting visuals, clips, and digital elements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3+ years producing experience preferred (lifestyle, entertainment, news, or similar format).
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, calendars, and deadlines with accuracy and urgency.
Strong editorial judgment, creativity, and storytelling ability.
Highly organized and solutions‑oriented; able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across News, Sales, Marketing, and community partners.
Experience with rundown software (ENPS preferred).
Editing experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas) for full- and part-time employees, plus dental, eye care, fertility, surrogacy, adoption assistance, disability and life insurance.
401(k) program with up to 80% contribution, 100% match on first 4% from day one.
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
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.
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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