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.
WFAA is looking for a dynamic Executive Producer ready to take Good Morning Texas, our weekday lifestyle and branded content show, to the next level. The Executive Producer will set the creative, editorial, operational, and commercial vision for Good Morning Texas across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and live experiences. This leader will combine creativity, communication, and coordination to elevate production and execution of editorial and sponsored content. This role is perfect for a fearlessly innovative leader who understands the balance of client need and audience experience, creating live lifestyle programming that is energetic, community‑connected, and authentically North Texas.
Responsibilities
- Content strategy and audience engagement
- Owns editorial direction, daily execution, and long‑term content strategy for Good Morning Texas
- Ensures seamless blend of paid and organic content to balance editorial integrity and advertiser need
- Develops new opportunities for paid content and sponsorship integration
- Prioritizes multi‑platform approach to engage audiences on broadcast, streaming, and social media
- Uses audience data, sponsor feedback, and revenue opportunities to inform decision making and guide vision
- Responsible for overall quality control
- Team leadership and collaboration—including overseeing daily performance of Good Morning Texas team, assigning segments, tasks, and responsibilities to producers, hosts, photographers, and other team members
- Inspires and coaches team members to deliver high‑quality performance by communicating best practices and success metrics
- Manages guest booking strategies and processes
- Coordinates closely with Sales leadership and Client Relationship Manager to identify new business development opportunities
- Coordinates directly with Clients on sponsored content to deliver high‑quality paid segments
- Builds a network of contacts such as PR reps, community partners, vendors, influencers, and subject‑matter experts for potential guest booking
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience producing broadcast news or lifestyle show with live control room experience; prior Executive Producer experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Innovative mindset willing to break the mold
- Highly organized and able to multitask
- Solution‑oriented with a positive attitude
- Software skills including Cuez or other newsroom/show production software, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Flexibility around live shows, client shoots, special projects, and breaking news/station priorities
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Medical plans are available through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full‑ and part‑time employees, along with dental and eye care coverage. The company also provides fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; and nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc along with twelve free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health.
Our 401(k) program allows full‑, part‑time and temporary employees to contribute 1%–80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with company contributions matching up to the first 4% for full‑time employees.
TEGNA also provides generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
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