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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 current driver's license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required.
  • Zero to one years of news content experience.
  • Strong communication skills are required.
  • Sound journalistic judgment and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, unique local content and community engagement are required.
  • Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism is required.
  • Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content are required.
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news presence on preferred social platforms, are required.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under time-pressure deadlines are required.
  • The ability to calmly handle live breaking-news situations and changing events is required.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience, is preferred.
  • Experience with ENPS and Edius systems is preferred.

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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