Producer

Job Description

WXIA-WATL, the Tegna-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta, GA is looking for a creative and experienced Producer for our newscasts.

This person will work collaboratively with show's Assistant News Director, Senior Executive Producer, and Senior Producer to execute the editorial vision of the day.
Our ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with strong journalistic judgment and an ability to think creatively. Our producers use social media and digital tools skillfully to create memorable newscasts.

Responsibilities:
• Supervise editorial content & daily rundown changes
• Pitch story ideas for day of, next day and future
• Write in an exciting, captivating, conversational, and authentic manner
• Oversee all in-show graphics and show titles
• Adept using social media and digital tools to discover & research stories, using reliable sources
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
• Preview accuracy of upcoming video & graphics
• Preview upcoming stories, packages and segments
• Time show effectively and communicate with anchors, reporters and other talent on time cues/roll cues

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related
• Minimum of 3 years' experience producing/line producing for newscasts.
• Exceptional news judgement and ability to visually tell stories
• Editorial experience in fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
• Experience calmly handling live, breaking news situations, and changing events
• Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
• Excellent broadcast communication skills
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time sensitive deadlines

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

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.

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 63 television stations in 51 US 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

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