TEGNA Inc.
Producer
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“Producer at TEGNA Inc.. Skills: producing live programs, developing and adapting content, streaming content, newscasts. Gather editorial elements needed for stories, including social media newsgathering, research, and securing interviews.. Contribute to the day’s editorial direction by pitching story ideas, exclusive reports, and interview opportunities.”
What You'll Achieve.
help take our streaming content and newscasts to a new level; create innovative, up-to-the-minute content that resonates with our viewers; continue to grow; continue to find new ways to reach our audience no matter what platform they are on
Industry & Context.
Work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including flexible hours., Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events, Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, non-linear editing skills, Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism, Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines, Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events, Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Nice to Have
Experience producing digital video content in a newsroom environment is a plus, Experience in editing, and content management systems is a plus
What You'll Do.
Gather editorial elements needed for stories
including social media newsgathering
and securing interviews.
Contribute to the day’s editorial direction by pitching story ideas
and interview opportunities.
Participate in breaking news coverage and special projects.
Demonstrate proficiency in using social media platforms for newsgathering
and content creation.
Maintain a well-established network of contacts
including community organizations
federal and local officials
and other media outlets.
develop and adapt content for production across all different channels
and digital products.
work closely with our streaming products and help us continue to find new ways to reach our audience no matter what platform they are on.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with the news team to create innovative, up-to-the-minute content that resonates with our viewers.; loves to collaborate
Communication Scope
writing skills
Full Job Description
About TEGNA 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. KBMT-KJAC, the Tegna dual ABC-NBC affiliate in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a Producer to help take our streaming content and newscasts to a new level. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about news, loves breaking news, and has a creative vision for crafting live programs. This person will work closely with the news team to create innovative, up-to-the-minute content that resonates with our viewers. This producer can develop and adapt content for production across all different channels, including linear, non-linear, web, podcast, social media, and digital products. The ideal candidate loves to collaborate, is familiar with the latest editing tools and techniques, and is ready to take on new challenges to help us continue to grow. You’ll work closely with our streaming products and help us continue to find new ways to reach our audience no matter what platform they are on. Responsibilities: Gather editorial elements needed for stories, including social media newsgathering, research, and securing interviews. Contribute to the day’s editorial direction by pitching story ideas, exclusive reports, and interview opportunities. Participate in breaking news coverage and special projects. Demonstrate proficiency in using social media platforms for newsgathering, research, and content creation. Maintain a well-established network of contacts, including community organizations, business leaders, federal and local officials, and other media outlets. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or equivalent professional experience. Experience producing digital video content in a news
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