Producer

TEGNA Inc. • Greensboro, NC

18d

About The Position

WFMY-TV Greensboro, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate, seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts and create engaging shows that educate and inform audiences. The newsroom prioritizes original storytelling and investigative journalism to distinguish its content in the Greensboro market. The role calls for a collaborative, motivated journalist who can bring authentic personality to storytelling and writing for streaming and broadcast audiences. Producers have access to modern tools and workflows as TEGNA advances its news operations.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills.
• Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, and distinctive local content, along with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news presence on preferred social platforms.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under time pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking-news situations and changing events.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience with ENPS and Edius systems.

Responsibilities

• Pitch compelling stories using curiosity and initiative.
• Use creativity and storytelling skills to craft stories of varying lengths for different platforms and audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video, and emotional sound to create an engaging audience experience.
• Operate continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Try new approaches after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Let impactful and emotional community conversations help drive rundown content.
• Use data analytics to help shape show content.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in the show.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) contributions, with company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments per year for employees and eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• 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