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Newscast Producer

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Kusa Ktvd-tv Denver
$60K–$70K/yrFull-timeOn-site4w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Craft compelling newscasts that embrace breaking news, enterprise content, emotion, and showcasing
  • Work directly with Executive Producer & news leaders to consistently build a high-quality news show
  • Be a leader in the newsroom
  • Demonstrate strong news judgement and understand the basics of journalism
  • Booth continuous coverage on broadcast and live streams for breaking news, weather coverage, and community events
  • React to breaking news and manage the newscast's timing
  • Produce unique content for multi-platforms, including broadcast and digital
  • Use our extensive toolkit along with your own creative production techniques to enhance stories
  • Advocate for underrepresented people, communities and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in your show
  • Write in an exciting, accurate, and creative way
  • Enterprise news stories
  • Research stories to ensure they are factual and ascertain sources' credibility
  • Use AI, social media and digital tools to research, discover, and produce content
  • Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Requirements

  • College degree in journalism, communications or something similar
  • 2+ years full-time newscast producing experience
  • Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
  • Strong social media skills to deliver content and listen for ideas
  • Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
  • Shifts could include overnight hours, holidays and weekends.
  • Pay Range $60,000 - $70,000 USD
  • The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026
  • Pay Range
  • $28.85 - $32.05 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. KUSA-TV , the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Denver, CO is looking for a Morning Show Producer to bring urgency, context and passion to our morning newscasts. We're on the hunt for a news junkie, committed to delivering top-notch content to the audience across platforms. This producer has proven editorial judgement and the ability to make quick decisions when important news breaks. The ideal candidate will be excited to showcase a variety of stories to create a balanced, engaging and informative show. A positive attitude, desire to collaborate and openness to feedback are must-haves. Editorial Mission Statement 9NEWS produces accurate, relevant news content across platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. 9NEWS is a brave space for journalists to pursue their purpose, find and tell truths, listen and amplify Colorado's diverse voices, and filter out disinformation to create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy. The core values of 9NEWS are bravery, integrity, passion, curiosity, and inclusivity.

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