TEGNA Producer, Charlotte Today

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA's WCNC Charlotte seeks a dynamic Producer to lead the Charlotte Today lifestyle program, shaping its next era with fresh ideas while keeping local storytelling at the core.

The role oversees content development, production, and daily scheduling, partnering with a team to deliver engaging segments across platforms with strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in television production, preferably magazine-style or local news.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance Charlotte Today’s content and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with the Charlotte Today Team to create compelling segments for multi-platform distribution.
• Oversee daily Charlotte Today calendar and resources to maximize production value.
• Analyze data to refine and improve the program.
• Organize and execute sponsored segments.

Skills

Television production

Leadership

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Live broadcasting

Tools

AP ENPS

Edius

Content management systems

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

WCNC Charlotte is seeking a dynamic and visionary Producer to lead our Charlotte Today lifestyle program into its next era of success. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of one of Charlotte's local entertainment shows.

The producer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Charlotte Today, including content development and production. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas to evolve the show while maintaining its core focus on local stories and paid content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance the show's content and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with the entire Charlotte Today Team to create compelling segments that resonate with viewers.
• Oversee daily Charlotte Today calendar and resource allocation to maximize production value.
• Analyze linear and streaming data to continually refine and improve the program.
• Organize and execute sponsored segments.

Requirements

• Proven track record in television production, preferably for a magazine-style or news program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills and experience.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Creative vision for evolving "Charlotte Today" content and workflows.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
• Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with multi-platform content distribution strategies.
• Knowledge of current trends in local television and digital media.
• Eagerness to gain in-depth knowledge of the Charlotte market and its diverse communities.
• Ability to schedule ahead and plan shows 2-weeks out.
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of "Charlotte Today" on WCNC Charlotte, building on its rich history while innovating for the modern media landscape. If you're passionate about local storytelling and have the leadership skills to drive a talented team forward, we want to hear from you.

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