KFMB-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in San Diego is seeking an experienced newscast producer who wants to take on a leadership role to oversee our newscast production and news-gathering efforts on weekends. As the Weekend Supervising Producer, you will collaborate with news managers, news producers, directors, editors, photographers, reporters and anchors on the overall content and flow of our weekend news product – both linear and non-linear. You will take an active role in determining content, assigning staff, and helping the weekend team create engaging newscasts with memorable moments. This position will also produce newscasts during the weeknights, ensuring high-quality productions that showcase the news of the day and delivers interesting and engaging content to the public. The supervising producer also will regularly work on special projects, such as half-hour special programs and content for CBS8+, our 24/7 live stream platform.
The supervising producer must be creative, have a strong editorial voice and have the interpersonal skills to collaborate with others to ensure newscasts are executed clearly on air, are relevant to current events and meet audience preferences. This role will skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover, write, edit, and produce content for the newscast and will work closely with the digital team to execute the weekend digital plan. The supervision producer must have a strong understanding of AP Style writing, broadcast production techniques, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create, write, and edit content for newscasts.
- Work with other show producers, on-air talent, and news management, to create new content and showcase content in unique ways. Work with digital team to highlight digital content on air, making sure this content is being properly showcased inside all newscasts.
- Look for opportunities to create original content. Work with reporters and anchors and MSJ’s to enhance their daily stories with graphics and production techniques that will help tell the story in more visual and compelling way.
- Collaborate with the newsroom managers on developing news stories and planning; pitch and write/produce stories on-air news coverage and online platforms.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience required
- Must be creative and a forward-thinker and have excellent news judgment.
- Candidate should be able to write compelling copy that is clear and concise and come to work every day with a vision for his/her newscast.
- Minimum 3 years of newsroom producing
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
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
