Producer

TEGNA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye care coverage

401(k) program with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit

Nine paid holidays per year

Job summary

A media company in Columbus is seeking an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts. Responsibilities include crafting compelling stories across platforms and leading live coverage of breaking news. Candidates should have 1-3 years of news content experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to adapt under pressure. A bachelor's degree in journalism or communications is preferred. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production.
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach aligned with station’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.
• Excellent communication for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in live situations.
• Ability to stay composed during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Familiarity with production tools; willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories and lead the entire newscast process from ideation to execution.
• Craft stories across platforms emphasizing quality, accuracy, and engagement.
• Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership and producers for editorial consistency and quality.
• Lead live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Innovate in show design and storytelling with supervisory guidance.
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
• Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in news production tools

Ability to maintain composure during breaking news

Collaboration and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

Tools

vMix

Edius

Job description

Overview

WBNS- TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Columbus, OH, is seeking an innovative, tech-minded Producer to shape our daily newscasts. You’ll build & execute shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We value a collaborative, motivated multi-skilled journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.

Responsibilities

• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution.
• Craft and produce stories across platforms for diverse audiences, emphasizing quality, accuracy, and engagement.
• Build comprehensive rundowns with compelling stories, while also selecting your own production elements giving you full control of your show’s look and feel.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality.
• Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors.
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
• Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Proficiency in news production tools preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction.
• Knowledge of vMix, Edius, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required.
• A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.

Benefits

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

Our 401(k) program offers contributions with company match and vesting from day one. Regardless of participation in medical plans, all employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.

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

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation to submit your application, please email [e-mail]