Innovative News Producer: Multi-Platform, Investigative

TEGNA, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an innovative Producer for WUSA-TV Washington to shape our daily newscasts. You will pitch compelling stories, craft engaging content across platforms, and lead live coverage with a focus on storytelling that educates and informs our audiences in the Washington market.

Join a collaborative team, utilize modern tools, and drive authentic journalism across streaming and broadcast services. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

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.
• Strong journalistic judgement and a local content focus with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media presence on platforms.
• Organizational skills under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations.
• 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 skills

Social media

Organizational skills

Live breaking news

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an innovative Producer for WUSA-TV Washington to shape our daily newscasts. You will pitch compelling stories, craft engaging content across platforms, and lead live coverage with a focus on storytelling that educates and informs our audiences in the Washington market.

Join a collaborative team, utilize modern tools, and drive authentic journalism across streaming and broadcast services. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.