Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters is hiring : News Producer in Portland

Station / Company : KGW-TV

Location : Portland

Hours : Full Time

Job Summary 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.

KGW is seeking a dynamic producer to help craft an exceptional daily newscast in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate is collaborative, creative, detail-oriented, and deeply engaged in the Portland community.

KGW and TEGNA are committed to moving local news forward on both traditional broadcast and digital platforms. We are looking for someone who embraces innovation, leverages new technology, and is passionate about the future of local journalism.

Responsibilities Produce a daily newscast that is informative, engaging, and compelling.

Use creative production techniques, graphics, and video to elevate storytelling.

Collaborate with managers, anchors, and colleagues, incorporating feedback daily.

Participate actively in editorial meetings and regularly pitch story ideas.

Respond quickly and decisively during breaking news.

Write with accuracy, clarity, and strong grammar.

Ensure all content is factually accurate and presented fairly.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum two years of news producing experience.

Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Solid journalistic and ethical judgment.

Knowledge of the local television landscape, including emerging trends in streaming, mobile, and social media.

Experience stacking, writing, and managing the control room for live newscasts.

Proficiency in using social media for both engagement and story discovery.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and remain composed under pressure

Familiarity with systems such as ENPS, Edius, Chyron, TEGNA One, and Social News Desk is a plus.

Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.

Access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

401(k) program with full, part-time and temporary employees eligible to contribute 1% – 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis.

Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

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.

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