Production Lead

NAB Leadership Foundation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a dynamic Production Lead to revolutionize visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. This role involves leading the production strategy, driving innovation, and enhancing content quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in television production, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in high-pressure situations. Join a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the community's access to news and information.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental and Eye Care

Fertility Assistance

Surrogacy Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Free Virtual Doctor Visits

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the transformation of visual products for broadcasts.
• Serve as technical lead for news production and operations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

vMix

Audio Mixers

Studio Lighting

Teleprompter Systems

Robotic Studio Cameras

Editing Systems

Graphics Systems

Elections Software

Job description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WATN WLMT-TV Memphis

The TEGNA-owned ABC/CW affiliate in {{City}}, 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:

1. Spearhead the transformation of our visual product, adapting to our evolving audience across platforms
2. Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts
3. Plan and oversee technical requirements for special events and breaking news coverage
4. Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs
5. Develop and implement standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and quality
6. Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually compelling content
7. Foster effective communication between the newsroom and other departments
8. Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events
9. Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement
10. Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
2. 5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred.
3. Strong project management and leadership skills.
4. Proficiency in news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, robotic studio cameras, editing, and graphics systems.
5. Experience with elections software.
6. Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations.
7. Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
8. Commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
9. Quick decision-making skills and attention to detail.
10. Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation.

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 eye care, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, disability, and life insurance. Our 401(k) plan allows contributions from 1% to 80%, with a 100% company match on the first 4%, fully vested from day one. All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor visits through Teladoc and 12 free therapy sessions annually through Spring Health. We also provide generous PTO and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement:

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