Multi-Platform News Producer - Live Coverage & Innovation

TEGNA, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Teladoc access

Spring Health

PTO & holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. invites a motivated Producer to shape daily newscasts at WTLV TV in Jacksonville, FL. You will lead from ideation to execution, crafting stories across platforms with engaging, accurate reporting and a distinctive on-air presence.

You’ll collaborate with newsroom leadership, manage rundowns, and drive live coverage with a focus on innovation and community impact. A journalism background and 1–3 years in show production are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with show production.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Proficiency in news production tools preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction.
• Knowledge of vMix, Edius, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required.
• Collaborative, growth-focused leadership aligned with innovation and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories and lead the entire newscast process from ideation to execution.
• Produce stories across platforms with a focus on quality, accuracy, and engagement.
• Create comprehensive rundowns and select production elements for the show's look and feel.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers for editorial and technical quality.
• Lead live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Innovate in show design and storytelling with guidance from supervisors.
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
• Amplify underrepresented voices to ensure inclusive storytelling.

Skills

News production

Multi-platform storytelling

Journalism writing

Communication under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

vMix

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. invites a motivated Producer to shape daily newscasts at WTLV TV in Jacksonville, FL. You will lead from ideation to execution, crafting stories across platforms with engaging, accurate reporting and a distinctive on-air presence.

You’ll collaborate with newsroom leadership, manage rundowns, and drive live coverage with a focus on innovation and community impact. A journalism background and 1–3 years in show production are preferred.