- Full Time
- Anywhere

Seattle,WA
TEGNA, Inc.
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About TEGNA
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.
KING 5 is seeking a dynamic and client-focused Producer to join our award-winning "Evening" program. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of Seattle's most beloved local entertainment shows.
The Producer is responsible for both line producing Evening at the station and story producing in the field. Evening Producers work closely with MMJs, photographers, editors, the sales team and digital team to create Evening content across platforms. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas to evolve the show while maintaining its core focus on local stories and sponsored content. This position reports to the Senior Executive Producer.
Responsibilities:
• Line produce – organize and time rundowns
• Write billboards, pacers and teases
• Produce and write sponsored content
• Pitch story ideas
• Field produce both earned and sponsored stories
• Write web stories and post to social media
• Work with the Senior Executive Producer to ensure an efficient production schedule
• Analyze linear and streaming data to continually refine and improve the program
Requirements:
• Proven track record in television production, preferably for a magazine-style or news program.
• Strong understanding of the Seattle market and its diverse communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project coordination, organization and time-management skills.
• Experience working with sponsors, clients and/or sales.
• Creative vision for evolving "Evening" content and workflows while respecting its 35+ year legacy.
• Knowledge of current trends in local television and digital media.
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 [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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http://www.tegna.com/explore-careers