Dayside Executive Producer

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dayside editorial team to drive impactful journalism.
• Own the editorial vision and execution of content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Drive urgent and enterprising coverage for late newscasts and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy and strong storytelling.
• Guide the team through breaking news situations with real-time, strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with story desk editors to optimize content for web, app, social, and OTT audiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusiveness, and ethical journalism.
• Coach team members in creative writing and best practices for multi-format storytelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of professional newsroom experience.
• 2+ years of newsroom leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in digital content strategy.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to lead during major news events.
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% of pay.
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and therapy sessions through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.

About the Company

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. 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. 9NEWS (KUSA) is a TEGNA-owned powerhouse in Denver, Colorado, committed to excellence in journalism and community-centered storytelling.