Morning Producer
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. KING 5 News in Seattle is looking for a Morning Show Producer who will hit the ground running to elevate our #1 ranked morning newscasts. We’re looking for a producer who embraces bold decisions and a strong commitment to breaking news. We’re also seeking a journalist specializing in urgent, engaging, and energetic newscasts. The successful candidate will be a driven, tenacious, and creative producer with excellent writing skills. We are looking for a leader who isn’t afraid of taking risks and prioritizes breaking news.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
- At least 2 years producing experience in a medium or large market
- Strong news judgement and use of analytics to make bold editorial decisions.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines
- Shifts could include overnight hours, holidays and weekends
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, editing and content management systems are a plus
Responsibilities
- Craft compelling newscasts that embrace breaking news, enterprise content, emotion, and showcasing
- Work directly with the Executive Producer, anchors, & news leaders to consistently build a high-quality news show
- Be a leader in the newsroom
- Demonstrate strong news judgement and understand the tenants of ethical journalism
- Be aggressive covering breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing
- Produce unique content for multi-platforms, including broadcast and digital
- Write accurate, urgent and engaging copy
- Use creative production techniques like graphics, pre-production and unique camera shots
- Calmly handle live and breaking news in the control room
Benefits
- Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
