Producer

Job Description

The First Coast News is looking for a Multi-Platform News Producer.

The ideal person for this position understands newscasts are crafted, not stacked.

We are looking for a journalist. This person should have solid news judgment, be innovative in the use of exciting video, highly produced graphics, and creative writing to connect with our consumers across broadcast, online and social platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Fact-checking and second-sourcing information for credibility
• Write in a conversational style
• Craft on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
• Multi-tasking
• Create, unique newscasts or segments evoking emotion.
• Develop original content ideas/ story pitches
• Use consumer analytics in determining content
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
• Line-produce
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Understand digital platforms and contribute news content to those platforms

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field of study or relevant experience
• Understanding of the tenets of ethical journalism
• 1-3 years of experience producing/line producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
• Strong social media skills, including an active presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Axis Graphics preferred
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to handle highly intensive 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.

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, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjppve-3-17-6-75-42 in your application.