About this opportunity
TEGNA, Inc. lists this Executive Producer opportunity in midland, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
KWES-TV Midland , the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa, is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our talented team of producers. The perfect candidate will possess prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and offer regular feedback to the team. Our team strives for growth, and we seek a leader who shares this ambition. As the executive producer, you will work closely with producers to create captivating shows and explore new methods of presenting audience-focused content that aligns with the needs of our community.
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
Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
Source and recruit top-notch journalists
Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
Ensure the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules
Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or 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
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
Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers company matching for eligible contributions and full vesting from day one. All employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA provides Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits for certain employees.
EEO statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to 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 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 need an accommodation to submit your application, please email
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Worksite address
midland, TX, 79709, US
Who can apply
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