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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. 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.
Position Summary:
WNEP-TV, TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer. The EP oversees all elements of news programs as well as helps inspire and manage a talented, passionate staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching strong storytelling for one of the most successful newsrooms in the country. The position requires strong editorial judgement, a strategic mindset, and an aggressive approach to covering breaking news on digital and broadcast platforms. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of leadership and a propensity for taking on and executing big projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Copy edit news stories by reporters, producers and anchors
• Coach and provide regular feedback for producers and reporters
• Produce special news events, shows and coverage outside the daily newscasts
• Assist with hiring newscast producers and associate producers
• Assist News Director and other leaders in managing day-to-day news operations
• Manage team of anchors, producers, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, digital content producers and editors
• Regularly critique newscasts with staff, both as a team and with individual producers
• Oversee multiple newscasts to ensure they meet strategic goals and fit the WNEP brand
• Manage schedules
• Participate in daily planning meetings
• Contribute story ideas for newscasts
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism preferred
• 3-5 years minimum producing experience
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of AP Style Writing and broadcast production techniques
• Must be well-versed in local, national, and international news stories
• Requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
• Knowledge of Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits:
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:
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