Executive Producer, Mornings

TEGNA Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

WUSA9, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee the team of producers, reporters, and anchors for its morning show. The role calls for an experienced television newsroom leader committed to delivering high-quality content across broadcast and digital platforms, mentoring team members, and supporting newsroom growth. The Executive Producer will work with producers to create engaging shows and develop audience-focused ways to present content that reflects community needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience as a news producer and newsroom leader.
• Positive track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making.
• Passion for developing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom.
• Ability to calmly handle live and breaking news and changing events.
• Strong organization and planning skills, and ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines.
• Understanding of copyright law, music rights, and basic journalism legal principles.
• Working knowledge of content management systems, basic HTML, AP style, and live-stream technology.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and how they contribute to overall success.
• Keen interest in emerging digital trends and evolving consumption habits.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems.
• Familiarity with online metrics and tools such as Google Analytics, Social News Desk, Facebook Insights, and YouTube Analytics.
• Familiarity with the Washington, DC region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and execute long-term newsroom strategy.
• Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team, mentoring content creators across platforms.
• Oversee the daily editorial process.
• Oversee on-air execution and provide coaching on showcasing techniques.
• Review and approve scripts and provide writing and copy editing for rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Source and recruit journalists.
• Coordinate coverage across breaking news, enterprise stories, and specials.
• Ensure news coverage meets the station’s brand, policies, values, and FCC rules.
• Work with newsroom management to meet audience goals and further develop the local brand.

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 eligible company matching contributions up to the first 4% of pay; contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments annually for employees and eligible family members, regardless of medical plan participation.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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