TV/Digital Programming Specialist

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and merge daily programming grids in Titan TV MediaStar Scheduler and reconcile them with the WideOrbit Traffic system.
• Manage broadcast operations, including program preemption notifications for children's programming and contingency planning for breaking news or severe weather.
• Coordinate with sales teams to resolve program timing discrepancies and maximize commercial inventory revenue.
• Update real-time schedules for broadcast PSIP, NextGen TV ESG data services, and digital program guides.
• Fulfill FCC Children’s Reporting requirements (E/I programming) and manage commercial certification.
• Track syndicated content rights and contract windows to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Audit historical programming logs and generate operational as-run templates for billing and regulatory archives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in television programming, master control, or media traffic operations.
• Mandatory, hands-on proficiency with Titan TV MediaStar Scheduler and WideOrbit Traffic systems.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Solid understanding of FCC compliance requirements, including PSIP metadata and Children’s Reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel formulas and Outlook.
• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, an active TEGNA television market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TEGNA’s in-house tool, Pulse.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to cross-reference multiple software databases to correct scheduling errors.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills for working in fast-paced environments.

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 and 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 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.