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.

KARE TV, The TEGNA-owned, NBC affiliate in Minneapolis-St. Paul is looking for a creative and ambitious producer to join our team. You’ll be a great fit If you enjoy a collaborative, fun and fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate must have a spirit for innovation, a passion for news, storytelling and producing a dynamic newscast and creating compelling content on streaming and other platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Produce the Saturday Morning show from our KARE studios with on-location duties for shoots and remote shows.
• Produce other newscasts, as needed.
• Book guests, write and produce guest segments.
• Research topics, learn about guests, prepare talent for every interview.
• Research facts and determine the credibility of information sources
• Find great content to share with our audience
• Lead and inspire a team to work together for a great newscast
• Coach on-air talent to be exciting and engaging
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
• Preview upcoming stories, packages and segments
• Time show effectively and communicate with anchors, reporters and other talent on time cues/roll cues
• Oversee all in-show graphics and show titles
• Adept using social media and digital tools to discover & research stories, using reliable sources
• Must be a detail-oriented team player
• Field-producing experience and video journalism skills a plus
• Experience working with sponsors, clients and/or sales
• Line producing and control room experience on a live or live-to-tape production preferred

Requirements: 
• Degree in journalism, communications or related field
• 1-3 years of experience as a newscast producer.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
• Strong social media skills to deliver content and listen for ideas
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Exceptional news judgement and ability to visually tell stories
• Editorial experience in fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
• Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
• Required on-site. Must be willing to work in Minneapolis/St. Paul metro.

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected] 

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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.