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.
WBNS TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Columbus, OH, is seeking an innovative and
tech-savvy Production Lead to revolutionize our visual storytelling across
streaming and broadcast platforms. You'll be at the forefront of shaping our
production strategy, driving innovation, and elevating our content to new
heights. We're looking for a dynamic leader who can bring fresh ideas and a
collaborative spirit to our newsroom, marketing, and sales productions.
Responsibilities:
• Use of independent judgement to spearhead the transformation of our visual
product, adapting to our evolving audience across platforms
• Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations, ensuring
seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations
• Use of independent judgement to plan and oversee technical requirements for
special events and breaking news coverage
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production
needs
• Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to enhance
efficiency and quality
• Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually
compelling content
• Foster and lead effective communication between the newsroom and other
departments
• Lead and responsibly manage continuous, live coverage of breaking news and
community events
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement
• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with
guidance from supervisors
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
preferred.
• 5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred
• Strong project management and leadership skills with experience using
independent judgement
• Proficiency in news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting,
teleprompter systems, robotic studio cameras, editing, and graphics systems
• Experience with elections software
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and
adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and
high-stakes events
• Commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and innovation
• Quick decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation
We're passionate about creating impactful content that resonates with our
community. If you're ready to lead our production team into the future of
broadcast and digital media, bringing your authentic personality and innovative
ideas to our storytelling, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to
engage, educate, and inform our growing audiences across platforms.
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:
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
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