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TEGNA

Local news broadcaster with multiple stations

News Producer

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMacon, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
  • Zero to one year of news content experience.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Sound journalistic judgment and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, and unique local content and community engagement.
  • Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
  • Ability to produce engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news presence on the candidate's preferred social platforms.
  • Organizational skills and ability to work under time-pressure deadlines.
  • Ability to handle live breaking-news situations and changing events calmly.
  • Current driver's license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

Responsibilities

  • Pitch compelling stories using natural curiosity.
  • Apply creativity and storytelling skills.
  • Craft stories of varying lengths for specific audiences across all platforms.
  • Meet daily deadlines.
  • Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video, and emotional sound to create an engaging audience experience.
  • Booth continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events.
  • Try new approaches after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
  • Use impactful and emotional community conversations to drive content in the rundown.
  • Use data analytics to help shape show content.
  • Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
  • Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in the show.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with ENPS and Edius systems.

About the Company

TEGNA

Local news broadcaster with multiple stations

TEGNA provides local news and advertising services. It operates 64 TV stations across 51 U.S. markets and distributes content via web, mobile apps, streaming, and traditional TV. Each station offers live and on-demand news, weather, and sports through Roku and Amazon Fire TV apps. TEGNA produces trusted news content and civic stories, while supporting local businesses with advertising solutions across television, digital, and OTT through Premion. The company differentiates itself by owning top network affiliates in major markets, operating multicast networks (True Crime Network, Twist, Quest), and offering cross-platform local news and targeted advertising to reach local audiences. Its goal is to help communities thrive by delivering truthful reporting and providing sustainable, community-focused media services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
2017

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