Associate Producer

TEGNA Inc. • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

KENS 5, the CBS affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative Associate Producer for its weekday morning lifestyle program, Great Day SA. The Associate Producer supports the day-to-day execution of the show, helping develop engaging content, coordinate guests, manage production logistics, and contribute to broadcast, digital, and social media initiatives. The role suits someone looking to grow a television production career in a dynamic live-broadcast environment. The successful candidate is a strong communicator who works well under tight deadlines, collaborates effectively, and is passionate about storytelling, audience engagement, and creative content development.

The position is primarily based in a television studio and office setting. It requires occasional lifting of props and production materials, standing for extended periods, and helping with studio setup and breakdown. The Associate Producer must be comfortable working early morning hours and adapting to changing production needs. Travel is minimal, generally less than 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Television Production, Film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create and adapt content for broadcast, digital, web, and social media platforms.
• Ability to generate fresh, creative content ideas and proactively pitch segment and digital opportunities.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation strategies, and audience engagement best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative storytelling ability, strong editorial judgment, and news awareness.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and problem-solve in a fast-paced live television environment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
• Comfort working early morning hours.
• Ability to occasionally lift props and production materials and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cuez or similar newsroom and production workflow systems is preferred.
• Prior television, digital media, or content production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers with planning, coordinating, and executing daily live broadcasts.
• Research and develop segment ideas, trending topics, community stories, local events, and guest opportunities.
• Coordinate and book guests for in-studio, remote, and pre-recorded segments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for guests, clients, and community partners before, during, and after appearances.
• Write and format segment scripts, teases, graphics information, and supporting show materials.
• Assist with daily show rundowns and ensure production elements are accurate, organized, and ready for air.
• Support pre-show preparation, live production needs, and post-show follow-up.
• Manage studio logistics, including set preparation, prop placement, display setup, and guest microphone coordination.
• Collaborate with producers, hosts, editors, photographers, sales teams, and other production staff.
• Lead and manage Great Day SA's social media presence across multiple platforms.
• Create, schedule, and publish daily content to promote upcoming segments, highlight memorable moments, and strengthen audience engagement.
• Develop original digital content and segment ideas that enhance and extend the Great Day SA brand.
• Write social media copy, website content, and promotional materials.
• Monitor social media trends, audience analytics, and engagement metrics to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance.
• Use Cuez to manage show rundowns, coordinate workflows, and facilitate communication across the production team.
• Plan, write, and produce original recorded content for KENS 5 streaming platforms.

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full- and part-time employees.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match of up to 4% of pay; matched contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members, regardless of medical-plan participation.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level