Producer, Creative Arts​/Media, TV ​/ Film Production

TEGNA Inc. (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.

WBNS-TV C, the TEGNA‑owned CBS affiliate in Columbus is seeking an innovative Producer to shape our daily newscasts. At WBNS-TV C, 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 Columbus market. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services.

We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.

• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• 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.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• 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.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-3 years of news content experience.
• Top‑off communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement