Streaming Producer, TEGNA Central Desk

The role

This person will develop newscasts for OTT streaming platforms. They will create stories of various lengths and combine live feeds, graphics, and video to create an engaging experience.

What you will do

• Pitch compelling stories and expert interviews.
• Inspire and motivate colleagues while leading by example.
• Push streams to be filled with context.
• Create stories of various lengths across multiple platforms.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live feeds, graphics, compelling video, and emotional sound.
• Coordinate with reporters and/or anchors across the country.
• Booth continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Explore new ideas following discussions with supervisors.
• Edit video specials and re-racked content for VOD purposes.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of news producing experience.
• Top-notch communication skills.
• Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique content.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Desire to live and work in-person in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field.
• Experience using VMix (or similar system), ENPS and desktop video editing software such as Edius, strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 4% of pay.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc.
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays per year.

About the company

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing local news and services. The company has 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.