Full-Time

Producer

TEGNA

TEGNA

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes local news via TV and digital

No salary listed

Charlotte, NC, USA

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Requirements
  • 1–3 years of producing experience (or equivalent newsroom experience with strong show ownership).
  • Strong editorial judgment and the ability to make confident decisions in high-pressure, live environments.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple elements of a show under tight deadlines.
  • Clear communicator who can lead a team through breaking news calmly and decisively.
  • Comfortable with evolving production systems and new technology; experience with vMix, Edius, ENPS, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Have a winning mentality, a growth mindset and a team-first attitude would be a perfect fit.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the newscast and/or streaming show from ideation through execution — editorially and visually.
  • Pitch urgent, community-centered stories and build rundowns that reflect WCNC’s standards for accuracy, fairness, and impact.
  • Execute continuous live coverage during breaking news, severe weather, and major community events.
  • Produce across platforms, writing for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social with platform-specific intent.
  • Use data and audience insights to refine content and improve engagement.
  • Collaborate closely with newsroom leadership, anchors, digital teams, and production staff to maintain editorial consistency and technical excellence.
  • Innovate in storytelling and show design, bringing new energy to both streaming and linear formats.
  • Uphold inclusive storytelling by elevating diverse voices and perspectives in the Charlotte community.

TEGNA operates 64 local TV stations across 51 U.S. markets and also runs digital and OTT platforms to deliver local news and services. Its content is available live and on-demand via TV, web, mobile apps, streaming, and platforms like Roku and Fire TV. It differentiates itself by owning the largest share of top-four network affiliates in the top-25 markets among independents and by operating multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist, and Quest, plus Premion OTT ads. Its goal is to help people thrive in local communities through trusted news and services while providing advertisers with cross-channel access to local audiences.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Premion CTV platform captures growth as non-political ad spend rose 4.5% in Nexstar Q4 2025.
  • CEO Patrick Paolini leverages 30+ years of broadcast sales expertise to counter 18.9% YoY revenue decline.
  • New VP Scott Gill modernizes infrastructure to strengthen station performance across broadcast and streaming.

What critics are saying

  • DirecTV and 13 state AGs sue to unwind $6.2B Nexstar merger; forced divestiture probable in 6-12 months destroying deal value.
  • Q4 2025 revenue fell 18.9% to $706M with operating margin collapsing from 31.6% to 16.9% amid linear TV ad erosion.
  • Premion OTT scalability remains unproven without merger synergies while political ad volatility compresses cash flow.

What makes TEGNA unique

  • Proprietary AI tools drive content creation, distribution, and ad insights under new EVP Kurt Rao.
  • Drone and helicopter tech enhances aerial newsgathering across 64 stations for real-time emergency coverage.
  • First-of-its-kind mobile app delivers thousands of original local videos daily to mobile-first audiences.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2026
Fort Baker sells entire TEGNA stake worth $34.3M after 18.6% share price gain

Fort Baker Capital Management has fully exited its position in TEGNA, selling 1,678,588 shares worth an estimated $34.3 million, according to an SEC filing dated 17 February 2026. The stake previously represented 1.7% of the fund's reportable assets under management. TEGNA, which operates 64 television stations across 51 US markets, generates revenue primarily through advertising sales and retransmission fees. As of 13 February 2026, shares were priced at $20.95, up 18.6% over the past year. The sale was Fort Baker Capital's largest divestment in the fourth quarter of 2025. TEGNA's net income suffered in 2025 following the loss of political advertising revenue that had boosted results in 2024.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 2nd, 2026
TEGNA beats Q4 revenue estimates despite 18.9% year-on-year sales decline to $706M

TEGNA, a broadcasting and digital media company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $706.1 million, beating analyst estimates of $699.1 million despite an 18.9% year-on-year decline. The company's non-GAAP profit of $0.50 per share exceeded consensus estimates by 10.6%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $161.1 million with a 22.8% margin, beating expectations by 3.9%. However, operating margin fell to 16.9% from 31.6% in the prior year period, whilst free cash flow margin declined to 12.3% from 26.8%. Over the past five years, TEGNA's revenue has declined 1.6% annually, with recent performance showing 3.5% annual declines over the last two years. Analysts forecast 10.9% revenue growth over the next 12 months, below the sector average.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 26th, 2026
Nexstar targets $1.95B-$2.05B EBITDA as TEGNA deal advances, political ads surge

Nexstar Media Group reported fourth quarter net revenue of $1.29 billion, down 13.4% year-over-year, primarily due to reduced political advertising. However, non-political advertising grew 4.5%, exceeding expectations, with distribution revenue increasing 0.8% to $720 million. The company remains on track to close its $1.45 billion acquisition of TEGNA by end of 2026, with all regulatory filings submitted. Nexstar issued full-year standalone adjusted EBITDA guidance of $1.95 billion to $2.05 billion. The CW finished 2025 as the tenth most-watched ad-supported network, improving cash flow by 32% and expecting profitability by Q4 2026. NewsNation became the fastest-growing cable news network in the 25–54 demographic, with viewer awareness reaching 40%. Looking ahead, Nexstar expects to capture a low double-digit share of projected $5.28 billion broadcast political advertising during the 2026 midterm elections.

The Associated Press
Jan 28th, 2026
TEGNA launches mobile news app across 50 US markets, sees 10x video consumption increase

TEGNA, a US local news company operating 64 television stations across 51 markets, has launched new mobile apps delivering thousands of daily original videos from local journalists and meteorologists. The apps feature a vertical scrolling feed personalised based on user preferences. The launch follows TEGNA's transformation of its stations into 24/7 story-first newsrooms designed to capture local stories in real time. Beta testing in Atlanta, Denver, Indianapolis and Seattle showed video plays increased more than tenfold, whilst user sessions rose 40%. The apps include customisable location settings, personalised news feeds, weather forecasts, topic exploration hubs and integrated advertising. TEGNA reaches over 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, connected TVs and linear television.

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