Multiplatform News Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plans

Vision care

403(b) retirement plan with match

Teladoc access

Spring Health mental health support

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an innovative Producer for WWL WUPL-TV New Orleans to shape daily newscasts. You will craft compelling local stories across platforms, blending live pictures, graphics, video and sound to engage viewers.

The role emphasizes original storytelling, investigative journalism, and strong collaboration with the team in a fast-paced news environment within New Orleans markets.

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 emphasizing accurate, fair local content and community engagement.
• Understanding of professional journalism tenets.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills and active presence on preferred platforms.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories using natural curiosity.
• Show creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, video and sound to engage the audience.
• Provide continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and events.
• Experiment with new approaches after supervisor discussions.
• Ensure voices from all communities are represented in the show.
• Use data analytics to shape show content.
• Challenge traditional methods of storytelling.

Skills

Communication skills

Storytelling

Social media presence

Deadlines under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an innovative Producer for WWL WUPL-TV New Orleans to shape daily newscasts. You will craft compelling local stories across platforms, blending live pictures, graphics, video and sound to engage viewers.

The role emphasizes original storytelling, investigative journalism, and strong collaboration with the team in a fast-paced news environment within New Orleans markets.