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 direct newsroom operations
• Oversee on-air execution and provide coaching on showcasing techniques
• 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
• Manage newsroom schedules and work with management to develop the local brand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• Prior industry experience as a news producer and in a newsroom leadership role
• 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 is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye care coverage
• 401(k) program with company match up to 4%
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc
• 12 free annual 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 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.