Newscast Producer

About TEGNA
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.

KUSA-TV
The TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Denver, CO is looking for a Morning Show Producer to bring urgency, context and passion to our morning newscasts. We’re on the hunt for a news junkie, committed to delivering top‑notch content to the audience across platforms.

Responsibilities

Craft compelling newscasts that embrace breaking news, enterprise content, emotion, and showcasing

Work directly with Executive Producer & news leaders to consistently build a high-quality news show

Be a leader in the newsroom

Demonstrate strong news judgement and understand the basics of journalism

Booth continuous coverage on broadcast and live streams for breaking news, weather coverage, and community events

React to breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing

Produce unique content for multi-platforms, including broadcast and digital

Use our extensive toolkit along with your own creative production techniques to enhance stories

Advocate for underrepresented people, communities and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in your show

Write in an exciting, accurate, and creative way

Enterprise news stories

Research stories to ensure they are factual and ascertain sources’ credibility

Use AI, social media and digital tools to research, discover, and produce content

Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Requirements

College degree in journalism, communications or something similar

2+ years full-time newscast producing experience

Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content

Strong social media skills to deliver content and listen for ideas

Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus

Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines

Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Shifts could include overnight hours, holidays and weekends

Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000 USD. Application deadline: June 30, 2026.

Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Full and part‑time employees have access to 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.

The 401(k) program offers participation for full, part‑time and temporary employees, with contributions matched up to the first 4% of pay.

All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions.

Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and may have different 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, appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, voting or political affiliation. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation, email askhr@tegna.com.

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