Production Coordinator

Tegna Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Fertility & adoption assistance

Disability & life insurance

Teladoc & mental health

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

WBNS-TV is seeking a meticulous Production Coordinator to ensure high-quality visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. You will work closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient daily productions for news, marketing, and sales content.

The role requires hands-on experience with live production tools, studio lighting, and robotic cameras, with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent technical training in broadcasting or media production.
• 1+ years of hands-on television broadcast or live production 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical requirements for all live and recorded broadcasts with clean, professional output.
• Operate production systems including vMix, audio mixers, and teleprompter systems.
• Set up, position, and operate robotic studio cameras; adjust lighting per direction.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during broadcasts and resolve promptly.
• Assist Production Lead with organizing technical elements for events and breaking news coverage.
• Support SOP implementation to maintain workflow efficiency and broadcast quality.
• Maintain effective technical communication with newsroom and engineering.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on studio and control room equipment.
• Provide high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

Skills

Broadcast production

Live production

vMix

Audio mixing

Robotic cameras

Studio lighting

Teleprompter

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in broadcasting/related field

Tools

vMix

Audio mixers

Teleprompter

Robotic studio cameras

Studio lighting

Job description

About TEGNA

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WBNS-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Columbus, 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 WBNS-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:

• Execute the technical requirements for all live and recorded broadcasts, ensuring clean and professional output.
• Operate complex production systems, including switching software (e.g., vMix), audio mixing boards, and teleprompter systems.
• Setup, position, and operate robotic studio cameras and adjust studio lighting based on direction from the Production Lead or supervisors.
• Troubleshoot and quickly resolve technical issues related to production equipment during broadcasts.
• 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.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on studio and control room equipment, reporting complex issues to engineering.
• Commit to continuous, high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

Requirements:

• 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 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.

At WBNS-TV, we rely on our Production Coordinators to be the backbone of our daily broadcasts, ensuring that our content reaches the Central 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. 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]