ABC24 Memphis, the TEGNA station in Memphis, TN is seeking a curious, creative and ambitious News Producer who wants to create an energetic newscast and digital content that informs, inspires and empowers our audience.
The ideal candidate will share innovative ideas for daily content, while maintaining close attention to detail. This producer must be able to write urgently, concisely and execute the goals under tight deadlines. Our Producers must be able to skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Th ideal producer is a solution seeker, who loves journalism. They work well with a team but are also independent and self-motivated. They can balance storytelling with hard news and have a passion to make their community the best it can be. They have a knack for finding unique, interesting content while always keep the audience at the forefront.
Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate strong news judgement and understand the basics of journalism
• Create unique shows, segments, and digital stories that are engaging, emotional and innovative
• Write, edit, and showcase stories for broadcast and digital in a creative and engaging way
• Use social listening to research, discover and distribute content
• Research facts and sources’ credibility
• Pitch enterprise story ideas
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
• React to breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing
• Lead and inspire a team to work together.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor
Requirements:
• A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, communications or other relevant work experience is preferred.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts, and digital content
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
• Strong awareness of current events, especially at the local and regional level
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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
