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AM News Producer

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Kare-tv Minneapolis
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Write on-air news content in an engaging, conversational, authentic and accurate manner.
  • Line-produce daily news shows.
  • Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
  • Develop original content ideas through social listening and independent sources.
  • Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
  • Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
  • Meet daily deadlines.
  • Research for facts and credibility.
  • Use creative and contemporary production techniques to enhance story presentation.
  • Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
  • Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
  • Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
  • Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
  • Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
  • Challenge traditional ways of doing things.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field.
  • 1-3 years of news content experience.
  • Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
  • Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
  • Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
  • Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platforms.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
  • ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.
  • Pay Range
  • $0.01 - $0.02 USD

Benefits

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 :Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

Additional Information

About TEGNA 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. KARE 11 , the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN is seeking an innovative Morning News Producer who doesn't just stack shows but innovates in their studio storytelling to shape our daily newscasts. At KARE 11, we build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences. We prioritize original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of our newscasts to set our product apart . We are committed to holding the powerful accountable while keeping the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin informed. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience. We're looking for someone who will break the mold and showcase our content in unique ways every single day.

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