Production Coordinator

TEGNA • Sacramento, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

ABC10 in Sacramento, California is seeking a meticulous and technically skilled Production Coordinator to ensure the seamless, high-quality execution of our visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. At ABC10, you'll be a key, hands-on operator, working closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient and high-quality daily productions for news and sales content. We're looking for a reliable team member who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced news environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training in broadcasting, media production, or a related field preferred.
• At least three years of hands-on television broadcast or live production (both linear and digital) experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and proficiency in operating production control room equipment.
• Hands-on expertise with news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, and studio cameras.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating technical cues in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Commitment to teamwork and technical excellence.
• Quick reaction skills for error correction during live broadcasts.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operation, including various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison for news production and operations, including engineering and technology team, to ensure seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations.
• Will take ownership of creating visually compelling content ensuring among other things visual angles, lighting and set arrangements.
• Setup, position, and maintain studio as needed based on direction from the Production Lead or supervisors.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems, control room equipment and innovative systems for production needs.
• Assist the Production Lead in organizing and preparing technical elements for special events and breaking news coverage.
• Support the implementation of standard operating procedures to maintain workflow efficiency and broadcast quality.
• Maintain effective technical communication with the newsroom and engineering departments to ensure systems are operational.
• Commit to continuous, high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree