Breaking News Producer: Local Accountability & Storytelling

TEGNA, Inc.; King (AR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Seattle is seeking a News Producer to create smart and engaging newscasts that focus on breaking news, accountability and storytelling. You will report to an Executive Producer and collaborate with other producers, anchors, reporters and photojournalists.

We value accurate, transparent reporting and the ability to balance multiple deadlines while upholding high journalistic standards across broadcast and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience producing in a medium or large market is required.
• Strong news judgment and use of analytics to guide content and teases.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Craft, build, mold, visualize, and conceptualize the lead story and segments for linear and streaming platforms.
• Prioritize breaking news and adapt to beat the competition and inform viewers in real time.
• Use graphics, editing, and new media to enhance stories and presentation.
• Hold the powerful accountable through reporting and storytelling.
• Enterprise ideas by pitching your own stories and investigations.
• Calmly handle live and breaking news in the control room and on-air.
• Write conversationally and cut video for broadcast.

Skills

News production

Deadline management

Live/breaking news handling

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Content management systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Seattle is seeking a News Producer to create smart and engaging newscasts that focus on breaking news, accountability and storytelling. You will report to an Executive Producer and collaborate with other producers, anchors, reporters and photojournalists.

We value accurate, transparent reporting and the ability to balance multiple deadlines while upholding high journalistic standards across broadcast and digital platforms.