News Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a News Producer for WNEP-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role focuses on creating engaging newscasts with strong video and graphics, and requires flexibility to manage deadlines and breaking news across linear and streaming platforms.

The ideal candidate has a journalism background, 1–3 years of writing experience, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time position with varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• 1-3 years of news writing experience.
• Must stay informed on local, state, national and international events.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Discretion, sound judgment and solid journalistic/ethical skills.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on viewer interests.
• Coordinate writing and editing of scripts that mix video, sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling.
• Coordinate and plan live shots.
• Develop and oversee the production of graphics.
• Work under deadlines and adapt to breaking news.
• Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff.
• Contribute story ideas to the newsroom daily.

Skills

News writing

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for a News Producer. Our newscast producers create interesting and informative newscasts for our dominant linear and streaming platforms, with an emphasis on the creative use of video, graphics, conversational writing, and innovative formats. Producers also time out and line produce newscasts in the control room.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers’ interests
• Coordinate writing, editing of scripts that mix video, sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling
• Coordinate and plan live shots
• Develop and oversee the production of graphics
• Work under deadlines
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff
• Contribute story ideas to the newsroom daily

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
• 1-3 years of news writing experience
• Must keep up on local, state, national and international events
• Must work individually as well as part of a team
• This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
• Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Pay Range

$20 - $24 USD

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]