Creative News Producer: Stories, Live Coverage, Impact

TEGNA Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KARE, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a producer to shape daily newscasts with original storytelling across platforms including streaming and broadcast. The role requires strong journalistic instincts, 2+ years in news content, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include pitching stories, producing engaging segments, coordinating live coverage, and using data analytics to guide content decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of news content experience, preferably as a newscast producer.
• Strong communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement with emphasis on accurate, fair local content and community engagement.
• Understanding of professional journalism ethics.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media presence on preferred platforms.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories and build engaging newscasts.
• Show creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories for all platforms for targeted audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Write tight, informative stories and teases.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, video, and sound for engaging newscasts.
• Provide continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news.
• Experiment with new formats after supervisor discussions.
• Use analytics to shape show content and decisions.
• Advocate for underrepresented perspectives in the show.

Skills

Strong communication

Journalistic judgment

Content storytelling

Digital content

Social media

Time management

Live breaking news

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Equivalent experience

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

KARE, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a producer to shape daily newscasts with original storytelling across platforms including streaming and broadcast. The role requires strong journalistic instincts, 2+ years in news content, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include pitching stories, producing engaging segments, coordinating live coverage, and using data analytics to guide content decisions.