Morning Executive Producer

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA is seeking an innovative, experienced, and energetic Morning Executive Producer to lead the editorial content and strategy of our morning news product. This role is ideal for a strong newsroom leader with a passion for breaking news, weather coverage, dynamic storytelling, and engaging local content. The Morning EP will help evolve our shows beyond headlines - creating an experience that is informative, relevant, and uniquely local, with a strong digital mindset.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the Morning Newsroom Team:
Supervise producers, writers, anchors, and MSJs to create compelling and forward-thinking newscasts. Mentor staff and foster a positive, collaborative culture that aligns with TEGNA values.
• Own the Editorial Vision:
Set the tone and direction of morning news coverage, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with the station's brand and mission. Encourage enterprise, original storytelling, and accountability journalism.
• Drive Breaking News & Weather Coverage:
Make fast, informed decisions during live broadcasts. Direct breaking news coverage and ensure timely, clear, and comprehensive weather reporting-essential for morning audiences.
• Integrate Across Platforms:
Collaborate with digital teams to enhance multi-platform storytelling. Drive content that resonates on-air and online, with strong headlines, visuals, and SEO-friendly strategies.
• Promote Viewer Engagement:
Work closely with promotions and marketing to create and support audience-growing content strategies, including teases, social media integration, and franchise segments.
• Focus on Innovation & Pacing:
Use TEGNA's tools and analytics to inform decisions. Drive a modern approach to show format, storytelling, and viewer experience.
• Coach for Continuous Improvement:
Lead daily editorial meetings, post-show critiques, and development sessions. Help team members grow and align with TEGNA's standards of excellence.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in broadcast news, with at least 2 in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of journalistic ethics, editorial judgment, and viewer engagement.
• Demonstrated success producing high-impact, high-energy shows.
• Experience with newsroom systems (ENPS) and digital CMS tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A passion for serving local communities with impactful journalism.
Key Traits for Success:
• Calm under pressure and decisive in fast-paced situations.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Creative and forward-thinking in news storytelling.
• Passionate about delivering informative and engaging local content.
TEGNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Salary: 80k – 95k
Apply By: June 30, 2025
Pay Range
$80,000 - $95,000 USD
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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qkkn56-216-73-217-10-42 in your application.