Senior Producer

TEGNA, Inc.; Petronila (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Teladoc access

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Senior Producer for KIII-TV Corpus Christi to shape daily newscasts across platforms. Lead a collaborative newsroom, pitch compelling stories, and guide editorial decisions with a focus on context, accuracy and engaging storytelling for local audiences.

The role requires 3-5 years in news, strong communication skills, and proficiency with ENPS and Edius. You will oversee live coverage, drive innovative storytelling, and ensure diverse viewpoints are represented during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field.
• 3-5 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills and solid journalistic judgement.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories leveraging natural curiosity.
• Lead and motivate a newsroom team by example.
• Guide editorial decision-making as a newsroom leader.
• Push shows to include context and stand out from the competition.
• Craft stories of all lengths for multi-platform audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines and manage live coverage of breaking news.
• Combine live video, graphics and sound to engage viewers.
• Use data analytics to shape content decisions and audience engagement.
• Ensure diverse voices and viewpoints are represented on air.

Skills

Communication

Newsroom leadership

Editorial decision-making

Storytelling

Audience engagement

Social media savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism/communications

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

About TEGNA

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.

KIII-TV Corpus Christi, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Corpus Christiis seeking an innovative Senior Producer to shape our daily newscasts. At KIII-TV Corpus Christi, we build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We prioritize original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of our newscasts to set our product apart in the Corpus Christi market. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.

Responsibilities:

• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Inspire and motivate a team while leading by example.
• Guide editorial decision-making as a leader in the newsroom.
• Push our shows to be filled with context and stand out from the competition.
• Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
• Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related or equivalent years of experience.
• 3-5 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platforms.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

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 are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]