Executive Producer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy
• Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms
• Oversee the daily editorial process and on-air execution
• Review and approve scripts, providing writing and copy editing to ensure accuracy and quality
• Source and recruit top-notch journalists
• Coordinate all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
• Ensure news coverage meets brand, policy, values, and FCC rules
• Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules
• Work with management to establish goals and develop the local brand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader
• Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news and changing events
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video editing and content management systems
• Proficiency in Edius and AP ENPS

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye care coverage
• 401(k) program with up to a 100% match on the first 4% of pay
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc
• Access to licensed therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

About the Company

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.