Production Lead

TEGNA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

A major media company in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Production Lead to transform visual storytelling across platforms. The ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism or communications and at least 5 years of broadcast experience. Responsibilities include managing news production, optimizing streaming systems, and utilizing data analytics to enhance engagement. Join a team committed to innovative content that connects with the community while ensuring seamless daily broadcasts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills with experience using independent judgement.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the transformation of our visual product across platforms.
• Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Data analytics

Flexibility to work in 24/7 environment

Education

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

Tools

vMix

Audio mixers

Studio lighting

Teleprompter systems

Robotic studio cameras

Editing systems

Graphics systems

Elections software

Job description

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. 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.

WBNS TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Columbus, OH, is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy Production Lead to revolutionize our visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. You'll be at the forefront of shaping our production strategy, driving innovation, and elevating our content to new heights. We're looking for a dynamic leader who can bring fresh ideas and a collaborative spirit to our newsroom, marketing, and sales productions.

Responsibilities

• Use of independent judgement to spearhead the transformation of our visual product, adapting to our evolving audience across platforms
• Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations
• Use of independent judgement to plan and oversee technical requirements for special events and breaking news coverage
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs
• Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and quality
• Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually compelling content
• Foster and lead effective communication between the newsroom and other departments
• Lead and responsibly manage continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement
• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred
• Strong project management and leadership skills with experience using independent judgement
• Proficiency in news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, robotic studio cameras, editing, and graphics systems
• Experience with elections software
• 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
• Commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and innovation
• Quick decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation

We’re passionate about creating impactful content that resonates with our community. If you’re ready to lead our production team into the future of broadcast and digital media, bringing your authentic personality and innovative ideas to our storytelling, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to engage, educate, and inform our growing audiences across platforms.

Benefits and Programs

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. This includes health plans, dental and vision coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers contributions with employer matching and full vesting from day one. All employees and eligible family members receive access to Teladoc and Spring Health services. Paid Time Off and paid holidays are provided. Some roles may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion 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. TEGNA 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]

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