Producer

TEGNA Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Fertility assistance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced News Producer to join WFAA's major market team. You will produce fast-paced, creative newscasts across platforms and adapt quickly to evolving events. A strong news sense, willingness to learn, and flexible scheduling are required.

The role emphasizes collaboration with editors and reporters, with opportunities to craft multi-platform stories using graphics, viewers' photos, and live feeds. Office environment with standard newsroom hours.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Understanding the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Axis graphics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Encourage innovation and risk-taking in crafting great newscasts through evoking emotion and showcasing.
• Write and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platform.
• Have a good understanding of streaming & social media platforms to incorporate into newscasts.
• Work collaboratively with other producers and staff members.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Skills

News writing

Editing

Content management

Live breaking news

Time management

Story pacing

Audience engagement

Newsroom collaboration

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

ENPS

Axis graphics

Job description

About TEGNA

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.

WFAA in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced, energetic News Producer to join a major market team. If you like to produce fast-paced, creative newscasts, we want to hear from you. You must love where our business is headed and be aggressive at participating on all platforms. We’re looking for a quick learner, who can be flexible with their schedule, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage innovation and risk-taking in crafting great newscasts through evoking emotion and showcasing.
• Write and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platform
• Have a good understanding of streaming & social media platforms to incorporate into newscasts.
• Work collaboratively with other producers and staff members
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Understanding the tenets of professional journalism
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Work Environment: Office
• Physical Demands: Sedentary work
• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
• Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Benefits:

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.

Recruiting Fraud Alert:

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.

Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.