Producer/Correspondent

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

TEGNA owned KUSA-TV has an excellent Full Time opportunity for a talented individual to work both in-front and behind the camera for daily lifestyle/sales show "Colorado & Company." As Producer, you will be working with a multitude of clients, writing and creating show segments and additional content that will entertain and inform viewers/users. Collaboration with the Executive Producer, fellow producers and host is a must. You will support the daily live show production. As Correspondent, you will appear on-camera for live shots, pre-taped pieces, community content and other content as assigned. Experience in shooting and editing is required. You will also fill-in as host when needed. The Producer/Correspondent must have a friendly on-camera presence, a passion for storytelling and the ability to engage audiences. This role requires someone who EXCELS at: collaboration, a positive teamwork mindset, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines. 

Responsibilities: 
•    Develop and produce engaging content across various platforms (broadcast, social media, website, email marketing, etc.).
•    Shoot, write, edit compelling sales-driven and enterprise content that resonates with target audiences. Vertical video production experience a plus.
•    Work closely with a multitude of clients in a positive and professional way - understand their needs and bring their visions to life.
•    Appear on camera for sponsored or enterprise content.
•    Fill-in as host
•    Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards
Essential Daily Functions:
•    Work the hours based on your assigned schedule.
•    Attend and contribute to daily CO & CO meetings. Help manage and coordinate in-studio guests and assist production crew during live program
•    Create and post digital content daily.
•    Be prepared to appear on camera, shoot and/or edit every day.
•    Works closely with Executive Producer and other segment producers daily to enterprise engaging content.

Qualifications: 
•    3-5 years television experience in on-camera work. Digital content creation a plus.
•    A creative mindset with a passion for storytelling.
•    Accuracy in writing and spelling
•    Strong understanding of sales content writing and audience engagement.
•    Excellent communication, organization and client management skills.
•    Ability to work in a team and independently.
•    Experience in video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) a plus.
•    Other duties as assigned.  

Requirements:
•    Valid driver's license
•    Minimum 3-5 years producing experience in a television market. Experience in lifestyle and/or live programming a plus. 
•    Comprehensive understanding of social media 
•    Must have excellent verbal and writing abilities: Experience in advertorial writing a plus. 
•    Must have the ability to work under pressure with assigned deadlines
•    Ability to interact productively and positively with fellow employees
•    Ability to operate a variety of production software such as Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud a plus
•    Should have a solid understanding of on-air production techniques in the control room and studio, as well as field production.
This is a full-time position. If you are a creative professional who thrives in producing television and multi-platform content we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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.

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 [email protected] 

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