Weekend Morning Producer

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.

KXTV the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Morning Executive Producer to oversee our talented team of producers, anchors and reporters. The candidate will possess prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and offer regular feedback to the team. As the executive producer, you will work closely with the team to create captivating newscasts, both on linear and streaming and explore new methods of presenting audience‑focused content that aligns with the needs of our community.

Learn, train, develop, and coach the newsroom team on innovative producing tools, with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms

Oversee the morning/midday editorial process on broadcast, streaming and digital platforms including vertical video

Oversee the on‑air and streaming execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques

Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality

Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials

Ensure the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules

Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules

Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand

Must be reliable and flexible with schedule to include ability to work early mornings, and weekend mornings

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader

Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision‑making

Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom

Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events

Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time‑sensitive deadlines

Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus

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; 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). 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.

* For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, history of a veteran, disability, sex or gender identity, age or family status.

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