Special Projects Producer

1 week, 4 days ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
TEGNA

TEGNA

TEGNA is a leading media company in the U.S. with a strong focus on serving communities through empowering stories, impactful investigations, and innovative marketing services. With 64 television stations in 51 markets, TEGNA reaches a significant port...

Media
5K-10K
Founded 2015

Description

  • Coordinate and execute station-wide special coverage for elections, major trials, breaking news, and other high-impact stories.
  • Plan and organize signature community initiatives and station events such as 12 Who Care, Stuff the Bus, and the K9s For Warriors Telethon.
  • Book guests, experts, and community voices for First Coast News and First Coast Living.
  • Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local leaders, and subject matter experts.
  • Develop long-range coverage plans, event timelines, and logistics across multiple departments.
  • Partner with newsroom leadership, producers, reporters, digital teams, and marketing to execute strategic coverage plans.
  • Research, develop, and pitch enterprise story ideas, franchise content, and special programming opportunities.
  • Write production plans, briefing materials, and supporting content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
  • Help coordinate live event coverage across broadcast, streaming, and social media platforms.
  • Ensure projects stay on schedule while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in television news, content production, special projects, or a related field.
  • Previous newscast producing experience preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong editorial judgment and a news philosophy centered on accurate, fair, and impactful local journalism.
  • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing complex projects under deadline.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and adapt quickly as news events evolve.
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
  • Understanding of professional journalism standards and ethical decision-making.
  • Social media proficiency and understanding of audience engagement across platforms.
  • Experience with ENPS, Edius, or similar newsroom systems preferred.
  • Ability to remain calm and organized during breaking news and large-scale event coverage.

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full- and part-time employees.
  • Dental and eye care coverage, plus fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with employee contributions of 1% to 80% of pay and a 100% company match on the first 4% of pay, vested from day one.
  • Nine free virtual doctor appointments through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members.
  • 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
  • Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays per year.

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