Great Day Live Producer

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WHAS11, the award-winning ABC affiliate in Louisville, KY— is looking for an innovative and dynamic Producer to join our Great Day Live team. We are searching for a creative storyteller who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for crafting engaging, community-driven content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, a team player, and someone who pays close attention to the details that make a show shine.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
•    Create compelling and unique segments that connect our community to local businesses, organizations, and events.
•    Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Host, Sales team, and Clients to develop informative and entertaining content before, during, and after each show.
•    Write, shoot, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms with clarity, energy, and authenticity.
•    Leverage the latest editing tools and production techniques to deliver visually rich and engaging content.
•    Utilize audience data and analytics to inform content decisions and enhance viewer connection.
•    Incorporate creative elements such as graphics, viewer-generated content, and remote interviews to elevate storytelling.
•    Inspire and coach on-air talent to deliver high-energy, authentic performances.
•    Maintain a strong presence across digital platforms, writing and posting content daily for web and social media.
•    Ensure all stories are web-ready with supporting visuals and video elements.
•    Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Producer or Director of Sales.
Requirements:
At least 1 to 2 years of experience is preferred
•    Knowledge of CUEZ, ENPS and Edius preferred
•    Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time sensitive deadlines
•    Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
•    Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
•    Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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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