Programming Asst

TEGNA, Inc.; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Beaumont, TX, seeks a detail-oriented Programming Assistant to support programming, traffic and station operations for KBMT, KJAC and KUIL.

Reporting to the Programming Director, this position will assist with maintaining accurate programming schedules and logs, downloading and preparing syndicated and paid programming, completing programming reports, and coordinating with internal departments to support the successful broadcast of station content.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Previous experience in television, media, programming, traffic, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn programming and traffic systems, including TitanTV MediaStar Scheduler, WideOrbit Traffic, and Pulse.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to support changing programming and station needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Programming Director and Traffic team with daily programming and traffic-related activities for KBMT, KJAC, and KUIL.
• Download, review, and place paid programming content into the appropriate station systems.
• Download and prepare the Dallas Cowboys Special Edition, Cowboys Huddle, and other syndicated or special programming.
• Assist with downloading and preparing programs, shows, and other broadcast content as needed.
• Support the maintenance and reconciliation of programming schedules, traffic logs, and program formats.
• Help identify missing content, scheduling discrepancies, timing issues, or other concerns that could affect broadcast operations.
• Coordinate with Programming, Traffic, News, Sales, and station operations personnel to resolve programming or content issues.
• Train on the completion of station issues reports, programming reports, and other required documentation.
• Assist with maintaining programming records and documentation for operational, billing, and regulatory purposes.
• Provide administrative support for programming and news department projects, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation activities.
• Coordinate and book guests for the station’s midday program.
• Communicate with guests regarding scheduling, arrival instructions, program expectations, and other appearance details.
• Maintain organized guest schedules and provide timely information to the appropriate production and programming teams.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for locally produced programs, station specials, and community-focused content as needed.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Receive and process station checks and other materials for the Sales department and station clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure materials are delivered to the appropriate department or employee.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to Programming, Traffic, Sales, News, and station leadership as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

TitanTV MediaStar Scheduler

WideOrbit Traffic

Pulse

Job description

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.

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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

About the Role

KBMT-TV is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Programming Assistan\text{t} to support programming, traffic, and station operations for KBMT, KJAC, and KUIL.Reporting to the Programming Director, this position will assist with maintaining accurate programming schedules and logs, downloading and preparing syndicated and paid programming, completing programming reports, and coordinating with internal departments to support the successful broadcast of station content.The Programming Assistant will also provide administrative and operational support for locally produced programming, news, sales, and other station functions. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and interested in learning television programming and traffic operations.

Responsibilities

Programming and Traffic Support

• Assist the Programming Director and Traffic team with daily programming and traffic-related activities for KBMT, KJAC, and KUIL.
• Download, review, and place paid programming content into the appropriate station systems.
• Download and prepare the Dallas Cowboys Special Edition, Cowboys Huddle, and other syndicated or special programming.
• Assist with downloading and preparing programs, shows, and other broadcast content as needed.
• Support the maintenance and reconciliation of programming schedules, traffic logs, and program formats.
• Help identify missing content, scheduling discrepancies, timing issues, or other concerns that could affect broadcast operations.
• Coordinate with Programming, Traffic, News, Sales, and station operations personnel to resolve programming or content issues.
• Train on the completion of station issues reports, programming reports, and other required documentation.
• Assist with maintaining programming records and documentation for operational, billing, and regulatory purposes.
• Provide administrative support for programming and news department projects, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation activities.

Local Programming Support

• Assist with coordinating and booking guests for the station’s midday program.
• Communicate with guests regarding scheduling, arrival instructions, program expectations, and other appearance details.
• Maintain organized guest schedules and provide timely information to the appropriate production and programming teams.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for locally produced programs, station specials, and community-focused content as needed.

Station Administrative Support

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Receive and process station checks and other materials for the Sales department and station clients in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure materials are delivered to the appropriate department or employee.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to Programming, Traffic, Sales, News, and station leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Previous experience in television, media, programming, traffic, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn programming and traffic systems, including TitanTV MediaStar Scheduler, WideOrbit Traffic, and Pulse.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to support changing programming and station needs.

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based at KBMT-TV in Beaumont, Texas. The position supports programming and operational activities for KBMT, KJAC, and KUIL and may occasionally require schedule flexibility based on station programming and business needs.

Additional Information

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications associated with the role. Responsibilities may change or expand based on station and business needs.

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]