News Producer
About The Position
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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for a News Producer. Our newscast producers create interesting and informative newscasts for our dominant linear and streaming platforms, with an emphasis on the creative use of video, graphics, conversational writing, and innovative formats. Producers also time out and line produce newscasts in the control room.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
- 1-3 years of news writing experience
- Must keep up on local, state, national and international events
- Must work individually as well as part of a team
- This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
- Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
- Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers’ interests
- Coordinate writing, editing of scripts that mix video, sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling
- Coordinate and plan live shots
- Develop and oversee the production of graphics
- Work under deadlines
- Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
- Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff
- Contribute story ideas to the newsroom daily
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 for all employees and eligible family members
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
