Multiplatform News Producer

Tegna

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Fertility, surrogacy and adoption

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays

Telemedicine

Therapy sessions

Paid time off

Job summary

WCNC-TV Charlotte, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Charlotte, is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts. You will craft stories across platforms, blend live pictures, graphics, compelling video and sound to engage viewers.

We value originality, collaboration and strong journalistic judgement. A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years of news content experience are preferred; ENPS and Edius experience is a plus.

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.