Early Evening Producer

Early Evening Producer

KUSA KTVD-TV Denver

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.

9NEWS, Colorado's news leader and a TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate, is seeking an experienced Afternoon News Producer. This role requires a creative storyteller, strong writer, and decisive newsroom leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can produce compelling content for #1 afternoon newscasts.

Responsibilities:

• Produce engaging afternoon newscasts
• React quickly to breaking news and manage control-room timing
• Write, edit, and organize rundowns with strong editorial judgment
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and story desk teams
• Balance hard news, weather, sports, politics, and feature content
• Create content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms

Requirements:

• 35+ years of full-time news producing experience
• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field
• Strong breaking news instincts and communication skills
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with newsroom technology and production workflows
• Commitment to viewer-focused, accurate, and impactful journalism
• Produce mobile short videos daily

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED

About 9NEWS / TEGNA

• 9NEWS is one of the most trusted and innovative news organizations in the country, committed to serving Colorado with high-quality journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. As part of TEGNA, we are dedicated to diversity, storytelling innovation, and empowering our teams to make an impact in the communities we serve.

To Apply: Submit your resume, on-air reel, and brief cover letter through our careers page.

Apply by: January 5, 2025

Pay Range: $28.84 - $33.65 USD

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 askhr@tegna.com.

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