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.
Are you ready to join one of New Orleans’ most dynamic and beloved morning shows? WWL Louisiana, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, is looking for a powerhouse Senior Producer to bring energy, creativity, and precision to our legacy morning show.
This isn't just any morning show—it’s four action-packed hours of breaking news, live reports, musical performances, mouthwatering cooking segments, and must-see interviews. And we need someone who can orchestrate it all with finesse. That’s where you come in.
As Senior Producer, you are the show’s heartbeat—crafting compelling segments, ensuring guests shine on air, and keeping every moment engaging. You’ll be the mastermind behind unforgettable content, working closely with our entire team to elevate the storytelling, enhance viewer engagement, and keep our audience hooked from start to finish. Plus, you’ll help drive the future of streaming content for our digital platform, WWL+.
What You’ll Do:
*Scout, book, and prep top-tier guests for impactful interviews that resonate.
*Ensure every segment hits the mark—engaging, informative, and unforgettable.
*Keep the show moving with energy—from breaking news to live music acts.
*Create compelling digital content for WWL+, shaping the next era of streaming news.
*Work the control room like a pro—steering live content and breaking news coverage.
*Manage a database of past and potential guests, keeping the best voices in the mix.
*Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Anchors, and Production Team to keep the show fresh, exciting, and must-watch TV.
What You Bring to the Table:
*3+ years of experience in news production, live television, or content creation.
*Flawless organizational and time management skills—you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
*A cool head under pressure—breaking news and last-minute changes don’t faze you.
*Strong social media instincts—you know what’s trending and how to capitalize on it.
*A deep understanding of journalism ethics—accuracy, fairness, and community engagement are key.
*A passion for storytelling, a love for live TV, and a hunger to innovate.
This is your chance to make your mark in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, leading a morning show that’s a staple in New Orleans. If you’re ready to shake up morning television, deliver unforgettable content, and shape the future of broadcast and streaming news—this is the job for you.
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.
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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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What We Do
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., 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 64 television stations in 51 U.S. 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. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 31 million social followers.
In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
