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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.
THV11, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate, in Little Rock, Arkansas is looking for a proven leader to be an Executive Producer on our team. We need a creative and energetic journalist who can make sure our newscasts are the best in the market every day. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment and strong management skills with the ability to motivate, collaborate and own the big story. That means helping producers and reporters create the most impactful and important content on strict deadlines, while also helping them grow and learn. The Executive Producer will also oversee a team of producers and work to execute the station’s news strategy.
This person must have the ability to teach others to elevate their skills and product and hold them accountable when needed. They should have the ability to manage big projects and take the lead and execute a vision on these projects including news specials, elections and changes to systems used in the newsroom.
Responsibilities:
• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
• Work with team to create unique, fast-paced innovative newscasts and accurate information in both newscasts and on digital platforms
• Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
• Ensure the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
• Ability to fill in and produce
• Make split-second decisions to lead the news team during breaking news and severe weather events
• Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for entire editorial team
• Execute administrative duties such as managing direct reports, creating schedules, and training new employees
Requirements:
• 5-7 Years producing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent people management skills
• Strong decision making skills
• Story idea generator
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
• Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
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