Multiplatform Local News Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an innovative Producer for KIII-TV Corpus Christi to shape daily newscasts. You will craft stories across platforms, blend live shots, graphics, and sound, and lead engaging, investigative-style local content.

Ideal candidates have strong journalistic judgement, top communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines, with ENPS/Edius familiarity and a collaborative newsroom mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field.
• 0-1 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy emphasizing local content.
• Understanding of professional journalism tenets.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills and active news presence.
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories using curiosity and creativity.
• Craft stories of all lengths for specific audiences across platforms.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, video and sound for engaging experiences.
• Booth continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and events.
• Experiment with new ideas after supervisory discussion.
• Ensure diverse voices have a presence in the show content.
• Use data analytics to shape show content and performance.
• Adapt to changing events and maintain audience engagement.

Skills

Storytelling

Communication

Time management

Social media

Journalistic judgement

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an innovative Producer for KIII-TV Corpus Christi to shape daily newscasts. You will craft stories across platforms, blend live shots, graphics, and sound, and lead engaging, investigative-style local content.

Ideal candidates have strong journalistic judgement, top communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines, with ENPS/Edius familiarity and a collaborative newsroom mindset.