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TEGNA 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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. 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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WQAD TV , the TEGNA-owned affiliate in
Moline, IL
is seeking an innovative, tech-minded
Producer
to shape our daily newscasts. You’ll build & execute shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences.We value a collaborative, motivated multi-skilled journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.
Responsibilities
Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution. Craft and produce stories across platforms for diverse audiences, emphasizing quality, accuracy, and engagement. Build comprehensive rundowns with compelling stories, while also selecting your own production elements giving you full control of your show’s look and feel. Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality. Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events. Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors. Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement. Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations. Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events. Proficiency in news production tools preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction. Knowledge of vMix, Edius, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required. A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.
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 askhr@tegna.com
Recruiting Fraud Alert
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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TEGNA 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Producer
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TEGNA 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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. 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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WQAD TV , the TEGNA-owned affiliate in
Moline, IL
is seeking an innovative, tech-minded
Producer
to shape our daily newscasts. You’ll build & execute shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences.We value a collaborative, motivated multi-skilled journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.
Responsibilities
Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution. Craft and produce stories across platforms for diverse audiences, emphasizing quality, accuracy, and engagement. Build comprehensive rundowns with compelling stories, while also selecting your own production elements giving you full control of your show’s look and feel. Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality. Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events. Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors. Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement. Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations. Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events. Proficiency in news production tools preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction. Knowledge of vMix, Edius, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required. A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.
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 askhr@tegna.com
Recruiting Fraud Alert
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Privacy Notice for California Residents
SMS Messaging Privacy Policy Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TEGNA by 2x Get notified about new Producer jobs in
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