Executive Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan options

401(k) program with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A major media company in Midland, Texas, is seeking an Executive Producer to lead its talented newsroom. In this role, you will oversee content production, mentor journalists, and ensure quality news coverage that aligns with community needs. The ideal candidate will possess a journalism degree, proven newsroom leadership, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment. This position includes comprehensive benefits, such as health coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader.
• Track record of high integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Passion for fostering a creative and collaborative newsroom.
• Ability to mentor and coach journalists while maintaining high journalistic standards.
• Strong organizational skills to manage live broadcasts and deadlines.
• Familiarity with AP ENPS, Edius, and CMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy.
• Oversee the daily editorial process.
• Source and recruit top-notch journalists.
• Oversee on-air execution and coaching of presentation techniques.
• Review and edit scripts and rundowns for accuracy and quality.
• Source and recruit top journalists.
• Coordinate coverage from breaking news to enterprise stories.
• Ensure coverage aligns with brand, policies, and FCC rules.
• Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules.
• Partner with management to advance the local brand.

Skills

Leadership in newsroom

Training and mentoring

Quality journalism

Organizational skills

Ability to handle live news

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

AP ENPS

Edius

Photojournalism

Video editing

Content management systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KWES-TV Midland, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa, is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our talented team of producers. The perfect candidate will possess prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and offer regular feedback to the team. Our team strives for growth, and we seek a leader who shares this ambition. As the executive producer, you will work closely with producers to create captivating shows and explore new methods of presenting audience-focused content that aligns with the needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy
• Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms
• Oversee the daily editorial process
• Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
• Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
• Source and recruit top-notch journalists
• Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
• Ensure the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
• Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules
• Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader
• Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making
• Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
• Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers company matching for eligible contributions and full vesting from day one. All employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA provides Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits for certain employees.

EEO statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email [e-mail]