Production Coordinator

TEGNA Inc. • Houston, TX

6h

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.
KHOU-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Houston, TX, 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 XXXX-TV, you'll be a key, hands-on operator, working closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient and high-quality daily productions for news, marketing, 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.
• 1+ years of hands-on television broadcast or live production 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 robotic 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 24/7/365 operation, including various shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical requirements for all live and recorded broadcasts, ensuring clean and professional output.
• Operate complex production systems, including switching software (e.g., vMix), audio mixing boards, and teleprompter systems.
• Setup, position, and operate robotic studio cameras and adjust studio lighting based on direction from the Production Lead or supervisors.
• Troubleshoot and quickly resolve technical issues related to production equipment during broadcasts.
• 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.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on studio and control room equipment, reporting complex issues to engineering.
• Commit to continuous, high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree