Multiplatform News Producer: Live Coverage & Storytelling

TEGNA Inc.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TEGNA's WCNC-TV Charlotte is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts. You will pitch stories, craft engaging on-air and digital content, and coordinate with reporters, editors and production teams to meet daily deadlines.

You’ll combine live pictures, graphics, and sound to tell compelling local stories across platforms, using ENPS and Edius for production. Bachelor's in journalism or related field and 1-3 years of newsroom experience preferred.

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.
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.