Dayside Executive Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan with up to 100% match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. in Denver, Colorado is looking for a Dayside Executive Producer to lead the editorial direction during the early evening hours for its #1 newscasts. The ideal candidate should have strong newsroom leadership experience and a passion for impactful journalism across multiple platforms.

This role requires 3-5 years of professional newsroom experience, with proven success in producing and digital content strategy. Comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $80,000 - $95,000 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in a professional newsroom.
• 2+ years in a newsroom leadership role strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage and coach a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dayside editorial team.
• Drive strong coverage for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with story desk editors.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Content strategy

Creativity

Editorial judgment

Team management

Education

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

Job description

Dayside Executive Producer

Relocation Assistance Provided

Apply By: The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026

Overview

9NEWS (KUSA), the TEGNA-owned powerhouse in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a bold, creative, and collaborative Dayside Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s editorial direction during the early evening hours for our #1 newscasts. This leader will serve as the editorial and strategic content driver for dayside coverage — responsible for delivering impactful journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

We’re seeking someone who thrives in breaking news, inspires innovation, embraces accountability journalism, and motivates a team to deliver content that is urgent, relevant, and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dayside editorial team.
• Own the editorial vision and execution of content across all platforms during the dayside shift.
• Drive strong, urgent, and enterprising coverage for late newscasts and digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy, and storytelling.
• Guide and support the team in breaking news situations with smart, real-time decisions that maximize audience reach and impact.
• Collaborate closely with story desk editors to ensure content is optimized for web, app, social, and OTT audiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation and inclusiveness, encouraging creativity, audience-first thinking, and ethical journalism.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and coordinate with dayside leaders for effective story handoffs and planning.
• Coach team members in developing engaging content, creative writing, and best practices for storytelling across formats.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a professional newsroom, with demonstrated success in both producing and digital content strategy.
• 2+ years in a newsroom leadership role strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and coach a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A deep understanding of the content needs of diverse audiences on multiple platforms — including linear, digital, and social.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to lead during major news events.
• Passion for innovation, storytelling, and community-centered journalism.
• Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Pay Range

$80,000 - $95,000 USD

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Medical and dental coverage, fertility and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with up to 100% match, nine free virtual doctor appointments through Teladoc, 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health, generous Paid Time Off, and nine paid holidays per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TEGNA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.