Producer

Job Description

KFMB-TV CBS 8, the TEGNA station in San Diego, CA, is seeking an experienced Producer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves news and enjoys working on the cutting edge of television, digital and social media. CBS 8 cross-trains producers on television and digital platforms. Our producers have a strong journalistic base, excel with conversational writing, and can multitask under tight deadlines.

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to an executive producer.

Responsibilities:
• Line produce newscasts, create segments and shows that are engaging and innovative
• Write in an exciting, accurate, creative, and conversational way
• Ability to edit content, and showcase stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Research facts and sources' credibility
• Pitch story ideas
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
• Use social listening and independent sources to gather story ideas
• Lead and inspire news teams to work together to create memorable shows
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
• This position may include nightside and/or weekend work

Requirements:
• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts, and digital content
• Experience in editing and content management systems a plus
• Passion for journalism and fact-based reporting
• Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources with an ability to work well with a team and meet deadlines
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Pay Range

$31.25
- $33.50 USD

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.

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