Creative News Producer: Local & Live Coverage

TEGNA Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Nine holidays per year

Job summary

TEGNA Inc.’s WGRZ-TV in Buffalo seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts, combining live pictures, graphics, and storytelling across platforms.

The role requires 1–3 years of news content experience, a bachelor’s in journalism or related field preferred, strong communication and journalistic judgment, and familiarity with ENPS and Edius. The position offers competitive pay at $24–$25 per hour, full benefits, and a collaborative newsroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–3 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platforms.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories using natural curiosity.
• Show creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to engage viewers.
• Booth continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and events.
• Try new ideas after discussing with supervisors.
• Ensure diverse voices and viewpoints are presented in the show.
• Use data analytics to shape show content.
• Challenge traditional methods to improve content.

Skills

Communication skills

Journalistic judgement

Storytelling

Editorial integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc.’s WGRZ-TV in Buffalo seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts, combining live pictures, graphics, and storytelling across platforms.

The role requires 1–3 years of news content experience, a bachelor’s in journalism or related field preferred, strong communication and journalistic judgment, and familiarity with ENPS and Edius. The position offers competitive pay at $24–$25 per hour, full benefits, and a collaborative newsroom.