WKYC Studios, 3News is a TEGNA owned company is looking for a News Producer who wants to create the best broadcast in the Cleveland area. To land this role, you write, create and produce exciting and interesting news content for broadcast, online and social. You are a multi-tasking, creative problem solver with strong journalistic judgment, detail skills and an ability to think outside the norms. Our Producers must be able to skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Responsibilities: To land this role,
- you write, create and produce exciting and interesting news content for broadcast, online and social
- Create unique newscasts & segments evoking emotion
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
- Use the latest editing tools to tell great stories
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
- Deliver on-air, online news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
- Research for facts and credibility
- Use consumer analytics in determining content
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and alternate forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
- Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great production
- Coach and inspire on-air talent to be exciting and engaging
- Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
Requirements
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- Experience in writing, editing, and content management systems
- Understanding 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, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
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
