Innovative Newscast Producer in Austin

TEGNA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health access

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

KVUE-TV, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Austin, is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts. We build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences across streaming and broadcast platforms.

You’ll pitch stories, craft all-length pieces, meet daily deadlines and use live pictures, graphics and sound to engage viewers. Strong journalism basics and ENPS/Edius experience are highly desired; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of 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.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• 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

Journalistic storytelling

News pitching

On-air news production

Social media engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

KVUE-TV, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Austin, is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts. We build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences across streaming and broadcast platforms.

You’ll pitch stories, craft all-length pieces, meet daily deadlines and use live pictures, graphics and sound to engage viewers. Strong journalism basics and ENPS/Edius experience are highly desired; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.