Innovative Local News Producer – Multi-Platform Investigative

TEGNA, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Teladoc

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Denver seeks a talented Producer to shape daily newscasts and engage local audiences across platforms. You’ll pitch stories, craft compelling segments, and coordinate visuals and live coverage with a newsroom team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of news content experience, top communication skills, and strong journalistic judgement. ENPS and Edius experience is preferred, with the ability to manage live, breaking stories under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred 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.

Skills

Communication

Social media

Journalistic judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Denver seeks a talented Producer to shape daily newscasts and engage local audiences across platforms. You’ll pitch stories, craft compelling segments, and coordinate visuals and live coverage with a newsroom team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of news content experience, top communication skills, and strong journalistic judgement. ENPS and Edius experience is preferred, with the ability to manage live, breaking stories under tight deadlines.