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Dayside Executive Producer

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Kusa Ktvd-tv Denver
$80K–$95K/yrFull-timeOn-site4w ago
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About the role

9NEWS (KUSA), the TEGNA-owned powerhouse in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a bold, creative, and collaborative Dayside Executive Producer to lead our newsroom's editorial direction during the early evening hours for our #1 newscasts. This leader will serve as the editorial and strategic content driver for dayside coverage - responsible for delivering impactful journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms . We're seeking someone who thrives in breaking news, inspires innovation, embraces accountability journalism, and motivates a team to deliver content that is urgent, relevant, and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the dayside editorial team.
  • Own the editorial vision and execution of content across all platforms during the dayside shift.
  • Drive strong, urgent, and enterprising coverage for late newscasts and digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy, and storytelling.
  • Guide and support the team in breaking news situations with smart, real-time decisions that maximize audience reach and impact.
  • Collaborate closely with story desk editors to ensure content is optimized for web, app, social, and OTT audiences.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and inclusiveness, encouraging creativity, audience-first thinking, and ethical journalism.
  • Participate in daily editorial meetings and coordinate with dayside leaders for effective story handoffs and planning.
  • Coach team members in developing engaging content, creative writing, and best practices for storytelling across formats.
  • Job Requirements:
  • What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in a professional newsroom, with demonstrated success in both producing and digital content strategy.
  • 2+ years in a newsroom leadership role strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage and coach a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • A deep understanding of the content needs of diverse audiences on multiple platforms - including linear, digital, and social.
  • Strong editorial judgment and ability to lead during major news events.
  • Passion for innovation, storytelling, and community-centered journalism.
  • Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
  • About 9NEWS:
  • TEGNA is a proud equal opportunity employer:
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
  • The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026
  • Pay Range
  • $80,000 - $95,000 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 tHealth 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. Job Title: Dayside Executive Producer Location: 9NEWS (KUSA) - Denver, CO Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Dayside Reports To: News Director Salary: 80-95k Relocation Assistance Provided Apply By: The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026

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