Creative Newsroom Producer

TEGNA, Inc.

Washington

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans

Dental & vision coverage

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an innovative Producer for WUSA-TV Washington to shape daily newscasts. You will create original stories, blend live video, graphics and sound, and drive multi-platform storytelling to educate and engage audiences.

Collaboration with a creative team is essential to deliver news with impact. Candidates should have 5–7 years of news content experience, top-notch communication, and a solid understanding of journalism ethics.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
5-7 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

Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.