Production Lead

About TEGNA

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.

WLTX in Columbia, South Carolina is looking for a forward-thinking, tech-savvy Production Lead to elevate how we tell stories on both streaming and broadcast platforms. This role will help shape our production strategy, lead innovation, and take our visual storytelling to the next level. We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader ready to bring fresh ideas to the newsroom.

• Exercise independent judgment to lead the evolution of WLTX s visual storytelling, ensuring content meets the needs of an expanding, multi-platform audience.
• Serve as the technical and operational lead for daily newscasts, overseeing production workflows and assigning production-related responsibilities
• Plan and manage technical execution for special projects, breaking news, and continuous live coverage
• Partner with Engineering to maintain and enhance streaming and broadcast systems that support production goals
• Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and on-air quality
• Direct camera placement, lighting, and set design to create dynamic, visually engaging newscasts
• Facilitate clear, effective communication between the newsroom and cross-departmental teams
• Lead live coverage of breaking news and community events with accuracy, accountability, and editorial awareness
• Utilize data and audience analytics to inform production decisions and increase viewer engagement
• Drive innovation in show design and storytelling, testing new creative approaches in collaboration with newsroom leadership

• Bachelor s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of television broadcast production experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, project management skills, and ability to work independently under pressure
• Strong technical proficiency with newsroom production tools, including vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, robotic cameras, editing platforms, and graphics systems
• Experience with elections software and live election coverage preferred
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, particularly in fast-paced, live environments
• Proven ability to remain calm, flexible, and decisive during breaking news and high-stakes situations
• Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation
• High attention to detail with the ability to make quick, informed decisions
• Availability to work flexible hours in a 24/7/365 news operation

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Options include two medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, 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. Contributions up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% company match and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in medical plans, all employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with 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 some or all benefits described may not apply depending on role and union arrangements.

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