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Weekend Nights Producer
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What they do
A Producer plans and coordinates elements needed to create a film, television show, theater production, musical production or radio show. Works with writers, composers and artistic directors to develop ideas and scripts; oversees rehearsals or production schedule and budget; recruits financing to support production and marketing costs; negotiates distribution agreements. May also work on television or radio advertisements.
$72,555 / year median in Maine
-6% projected decline
Job Description
TEGNA TEGNA
Inc. 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. Weekend Nights Producer WCSH TV , the TEGNA-owned powerhouse NBC station in Portland, Maine , is seeking an innovative newscast Producer to shape our weekend evening newscasts. You'll build & execute shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We value a collaborative, motivated multi-skilled journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services.Responsibilities:
- Use your natural curiosity to craft compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution.
- Build comprehensive rundowns with high-impact stories, while also selecting your own production elements giving you full control of your show's look and feel.
- On weekdays collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality.
- Help lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events.
- Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors.
- Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
- Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations.
- Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
- Proficiency in news production tools is preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction.
- Knowledge of vMix, DaVinci, Edius, CUEZ, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required.
- A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station's commitment to innovation and community engagement.
Benefits:
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.