Multi-Platform News Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match program

Teladoc mental health services

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA is seeking an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts at WMAZ-T in Macon. You will craft stories, pitch ideas, and coordinate live coverage across broadcast and digital platforms to engage local audiences.

The role emphasizes original storytelling, fast-paced deadlines, and collaboration with reporters, editors, and producers. ENPS and Edius experience preferred; bachelor's in journalism or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Social media skills

Journalistic judgement

Team collaboration

News storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA is seeking an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts at WMAZ-T in Macon. You will craft stories, pitch ideas, and coordinate live coverage across broadcast and digital platforms to engage local audiences.

The role emphasizes original storytelling, fast-paced deadlines, and collaboration with reporters, editors, and producers. ENPS and Edius experience preferred; bachelor's in journalism or related field preferred.