Innovative Newscast Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Buffalo is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts and drive storytelling across platforms. You will craft stories, blend live pictures with graphics and sound, and help deliver engaging, audience‑focused content.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of news content experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to accurate, local journalism. ENPS and EDIUS experience preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus, with ability to work under tight deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-3 years of news content experience.
• Top‑notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content‑driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social 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

Story pitching

Live coverage

Multi-platform production

Social media

Time management

Team collaboration

Journalistic judgment

Data analytics

Community storytelling

Voice for communities

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Buffalo is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts and drive storytelling across platforms. You will craft stories, blend live pictures with graphics and sound, and help deliver engaging, audience‑focused content.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of news content experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to accurate, local journalism. ENPS and EDIUS experience preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus, with ability to work under tight deadlines in a