Weekend Nights Producer

Tegna • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WCSH TV, the TEGNA-owned powerhouse NBC station in Portland, Maine, is seeking an innovative newscast Producer to shape our weekend evening newscasts. You’ll build & execute shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We value a collaborative, motivated multi-skilled journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Proficiency in news production tools is preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of vMix, DaVinci, Edius, CUEZ, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required.
• A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Use your natural curiosity to craft compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution.
• Build comprehensive rundowns with high-impact stories, while also selecting your own production elements giving you full control of your show’s look and feel.
• On weekdays collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality.
• Help lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors.
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
• Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.

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) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level