Part-Time Producer (Temporary)

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WWL-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in New Orleans is seeking an innovative Producer to help revamp our morning newscast. At WWL-TV, we build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences.We prioritize original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of our newscasts to set our product apart in the unique New Orleans market. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.

Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.

Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.

Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.

Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.

Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.

1-3 years of news content experience.

Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.

Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.

Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platforms.

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

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. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io Fraud Alert To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.

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