Lifestyle Producer

TEGNA • San Antonio, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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. KENS 5, the CBS affiliate in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Lifestyle Producer to join the team behind Great Day SA, our weekday morning lifestyle show. This role is ideal for a producer with 1–3 years of LIVE broadcast experience who thrives in a fast paced environment, stays plugged into local culture and trends, and loves crafting compelling television. If you’re energized by storytelling, passionate about community-focused content, and excited to collaborate with a talented team, this position offers the perfect opportunity to shine.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in film, television, communications, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Creative thinker with strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to adapt quickly and problem solve in a live production environment.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and digital storytelling.
• Basic editing and Photoshop skills.
• Moderate physical activity required (standing, walking, lifting props, etc.).
• Travel is minimal (less than 10%).
• Work is primarily performed in a standard office/studio environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Cuez or similar newsroom workflow tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging, high energy content for our daily one hour lifestyle show.
• Research story ideas, trends, and segment opportunities for both broadcast and social platforms.
• Book guests for in studio, on location, and pre taped segments.
• Line produce live shows with precision and creativity.
• Lead pre show and post show meetings to align the team and refine content.
• Oversee the production floor, including segment setup, props, and guest audio (mics, IFBs, etc.).
• Greet, manage, and coordinate in studio guests and clients.
• Work closely with the sales department and clients to coordinate sponsored content and ensure seamless execution of segments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills when interacting with clients, guests, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with on air talent, editors, the production team, and the Executive Producer, maintaining strong communication throughout the production and booking process
• Publish segments and stories across digital platforms, including social media and the station’s website.
• Utilize Cuez to organize show rundowns, streamline segment planning, coordinate team workflows, and support efficient communication across the production team.

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.

What This Job Offers

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