Marketing Producer

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

 

Local 5 (WOI-TV) and sister station CW Iowa 23 (KCWI-TV) are looking for a full-time Marketing Producer. The right candidate is an innovator with bold ideas and a passion for video production. This person will produce high-quality, compelling and original creative across multiple platforms. Content creation includes station promotions, community and sales initiatives, and newscast elements.

Strong scriptwriting, shooting, and editing proficiencies are required. The right candidate has great attention to detail and strong communication skills.

This Marketing Producer should have a good understanding of brand and style guides, knowing how to embed them in any piece of content. They should also be familiar with digital and social media platforms and audience consumption.

We’re looking for an energetic can-do person, capable of handling projects with little direction. This person fits the culture of the team if they love collaboration and bring a positive enthusiasm to all their work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute creative brand concepts for the stations; on-air, digital, social platforms.
• Create stunning assets for marketing, news and sales needs.
• Foster social media engagement; news content, programming, community and sales partnerships.
• Build compelling web stories that highlight our community outreach.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• College degree in video production, marketing, design or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant professional work experience or related experience – *please share examples of work via a demo reel, website or video channel (writing, shooting and editing).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other video production tools, such as Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to conceptualize and pitch innovative campaigns and bold ideas to build the brand.
• Strong writing skills are essential.
• Competent in operation of production equipment, advanced lighting techniques and systems related to location and studio setups, including sound recording.
• Digital video cameras, such as C100/C300. Still photography experience preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must be an effective communicator in a fast-paced environment across all departments.
• Must be comfortable working with community partners, the public, and commercial clients.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require being present in breaking news/big story situations, along with some night and weekend assignments.
• Able to lift and/or move 40 lbs., climb or balance, kneel or crouch.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

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. 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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