WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced journalist to work as Executive Producer in our room.
In this position, you will work with the on-air, producing, production, and digital teams to drive the gathering, creation, presentation and distribution of engaging, compelling content across all broadcast and digital platforms. This leader will work closely with the News Director and other newsroom management to continue to grow the station’s ratings, brand, and create content with an audience-focused, inclusive journalism strategy.
Our ideal candidate has strong news judgment, thrives during breaking news, utilizes analytics, social listening, research, and at least 8 years of news producing/newsroom leadership experience to help make sound editorial decisions for the newsroom.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and oversees daily newsgathering efforts at night.
- Oversees early evening and late night newscasts.
- Assigns daily stories and projects to reporters, anchors, photographers, and digital team and monitors the progress of story development throughout the evening.
- Focuses on accuracy and strong writing in our scripts, copy editing and closely working with reporters and producers to create accurate, informative, and engaging content.
- Works with management team to approve all on air scripts prior to news broadcasts.
- Aggressively covers breaking news for all platforms.
- Champions story planning and works with entire team to produce engaging storytelling through strong writing, visuals, use of sound, graphics, and other production techniques.
- Boldly participates in the newsroom editorial meetings to make editorial decisions.
- Works with editorial team on developing best practices and innovating our newscasts.
- Collaborates with news team on potential story ideas and planning for both on-air and digital coverage.
Job Requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience
- Must have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of newscast production, AP style broadcast writing, and journalistic standards.
- At least 8 years producing and showcasing content in a newsroom environment
- Excellent copyediting skills
- A desire and demonstrated ability to lead other journalists
- Strong organizational, motivational, and communication skills
- Ability to work and be on call nights and weekends
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and champion change
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit
TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-Time
Location
Columbia, SC
Job Type
Media – Journalism – Newspaper
Date Posted
07/12/2022
Job ID
10801/9561/62785
TEGNA
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