Production Coordinator

TEGNA, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

A media company in Cleveland is seeking a meticulous and technically skilled Production Coordinator. The role involves ensuring high-quality execution of visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. Responsibilities include serving as the technical liaison during broadcasts, collaborating with engineering, and organizing technical elements for special events. The ideal candidate should have an associate’s degree or equivalent training, plus 1+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in various production tools.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on television broadcast or live production experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating production control room equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison for news production.
• Create visually compelling content and ensure proper lighting and angles.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quick reaction skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training

Tools

vMix

audio mixers

studio lighting

teleprompter systems

robotic studio cameras

Job description

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. WKYC-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a meticulous and technically skilled Production Coordinator to ensure the seamless, high-quality execution of our visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. At WKYC-TV, you’ll be a key, hands-on operator, working closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient and high-quality daily productions for news, marketing, and sales content. We’re looking for a reliable team member who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced news environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations.
• Take ownership of creating visually compelling content, ensuring visual angles, lighting and set arrangements.
• Setup, position, and operate robotic studio cameras as needed based on direction from the Production Lead or supervisors.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems and control room equipment for production needs.
• Assist the Production Lead in organizing and preparing technical elements for special events and breaking news coverage.
• Support the implementation of standard operating procedures to maintain workflow efficiency and broadcast quality.
• Maintain effective technical communication with the newsroom and engineering departments to ensure systems are operational.
• Commit to continuous, high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training in broadcasting, media production, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of hands-on television broadcast or live production (both linear and digital) experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and proficiency in operating production control room equipment.
• Hands-on expertise with news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, and robotic studio cameras.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating technical cues in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Commitment to teamwork and technical excellence.
• Quick reaction skills for error correction during live broadcasts.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation, including various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

About WKYC-TV

At WKYC-TV, we rely on our Production Coordinators to be the backbone of our daily broadcasts, ensuring that our content reaches the Northeastern Ohio community flawlessly. If you have the technical skill and focus required to maintain excellence in a dynamic news environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to engage, educate, and inform our growing audiences across platforms.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plans, dental and vision coverage, fertility/surrogacy/adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, Teladoc/remote wellness resources, and paid time off plus holidays. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and benefits may vary by role or location.

EEO

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