Multiplatform News Producer: Breakthrough Local Stories

TEGNA Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental care

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Denver seeks a Producer to shape daily newscasts with original storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced production, and community engagement, building distinctive local content for diverse audiences.

You will craft stories with a focus on accuracy, fairness, and unique perspectives, using ENPS and Edius as primary tools. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 3-5 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.
• 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

News content

Time management

Journalistic judgment

Live breaking news

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Denver seeks a Producer to shape daily newscasts with original storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced production, and community engagement, building distinctive local content for diverse audiences.

You will craft stories with a focus on accuracy, fairness, and unique perspectives, using ENPS and Edius as primary tools. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are preferred.