Morning Producer

Overview
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.

Position
Morning Show Producer

at KING 5 News in Seattle. This role focuses on elevating our #1 ranked morning newscasts, embracing bold decisions, and delivering urgent, engaging, and energetic newscasts. The candidate should be a driven, tenacious, and creative producer with strong writing skills and a willingness to lead and take calculated risks, with a priority on breaking news.

Responsibilities

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

Work directly with the Executive Producer, anchors, and news leaders to consistently build a high-quality news show.

Be a leader in the newsroom.

Demonstrate strong news judgment and understand the tenants of ethical journalism.

Be aggressive in covering breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing.

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

Write accurate, urgent, and engaging copy.

Use creative production techniques such as graphics, pre-production, and unique camera shots.

Calmly handle live and breaking news in the control room.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience.

At least 2 years of producing experience in a medium or large market.

Strong news judgment and use of analytics to make bold editorial decisions.

Organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Shifts could include overnight hours, holidays, and weekends.

Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, editing, and content management systems is a plus.

Pay
Pay Range: $29.81 to $36.06 USD

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 for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. The 401(k) program allows contributions from 1% to 80% of pay with company matching on the first 4% of pay; the match is 100% vested from day one. Regardless of medical plan participation, all employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor visits via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health. A Paid Time Off (PTO) program and nine paid holidays per year are offered. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits may vary for newsroom bargaining unit employees.

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. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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