Dynamic News Producer: Live Coverage & Storytelling

TEGNA, Inc.; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Tyler, TX seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts for KYTX-T, leveraging storytelling across platforms to engage local audiences. You will craft compelling stories, coordinate live coverage, and collaborate with teammates to produce content that informs and captivates viewers.

Ideal candidates bring 0–1 years of news experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ENPS and Edius. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment in Tyler.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 0-1 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair and unique local content.
• Experience with ENG news production and digital content.
• Strong social media skills and audience engagement.
• 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 in storytelling across platforms.
• Craft stories of all lengths for specific Tyler audiences.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, video and sound to engage viewers.
• Provide continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news.
• Collaborate with supervisors to experiment with new formats.
• Ensure diverse viewpoints are represented in the show.
• Use data analytics to shape content decisions.

Skills

News production

Storytelling

Communication

Social media

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Tyler, TX seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts for KYTX-T, leveraging storytelling across platforms to engage local audiences. You will craft compelling stories, coordinate live coverage, and collaborate with teammates to produce content that informs and captivates viewers.

Ideal candidates bring 0–1 years of news experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ENPS and Edius. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment in Tyler.