Producer

The role

This Producer will shape daily newscasts for the NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa. You will pitch stories, craft content for all platforms, and use data analytics to shape show content.

What you will do

• Pitch compelling stories.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, video and sound to create an engaging experience.
• Booth continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Try new things after discussion with supervisors.
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.

Required qualifications

• 0-1 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• ENPS and Edius system experience 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. provides local news and services across 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets. KWES-TV Midland is a TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate.