Producer/Editor

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

 

 

 

True Crime Network and Quest are two thriving television networks that operate on broadcast televisions via over-the-air antenna nationwide, as well as across streaming platforms. We are seeking a Producer/Editor to help engage our audience with creative promos, social media content, and other highly-produced television elements.

The ideal candidate has experience editing promos for broadcast tv or cable, is quick and efficient user of Premiere editing tools, adept at creating captivating motion graphics, and is comfortable writing short scripts. Good media organizing skills are a must. Applicants must be able to utilize our programming schedule to set their own schedule for on-time delivery of promos.

We are seeking a team player who is happiest when collaborating and excited to share new ideas. An interest or experience in creating sizzle reels for new show concepts is also a bonus.

Responsibilities: 

• Writes, produces, and edits on-air promos for both True Crime Network and Quest
• Works closely with Director of Production and programming team to ensure promotional schedule best executes our viewership goals
• Manages voice-over talent relationship for all promotional materials
• Collaborates with Director of Production to create development sizzle reels for the purpose of pitching original series and documentaries.
• Creates associated social media content to help propel audience engagement from social to on-air viewership
• Responds to social media and email feedback to make sure viewers know they are heard; communicates feedback to leadership
• Tackles responsibilities with enthusiasm, creativity, and a can-do spirit

Requirements: 

• Minimum three years experience working as a producer/editor for a media property; preferred experience working in a marketing/promotional capacity
• Exceptional writing and organizational skills
• Experience managing voice over talent and working on deadlines
• Must be proficient using Facebook and Twitter, and responding to social media feedback in a professional voice that represents True Crime Network and Quest
• Proficient using Adobe Creative Suite, file transfer systems, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong demonstrated experience in motion graphics
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree in fields of Journalism, Media, Marketing, Communications or related field of study.

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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