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TEGNA · 1 day ago

Production Lead

WWL WUPL-TV New Orleans

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Production Lead to innovate and enhance visual storytelling across their platforms, ensuring quality production and effective collaboration within the team.

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Responsibilities

Use of independent judgment to spearhead the transformation of our visual product, adapting to our evolving audience across platforms

Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations

Use of independent judgement to plan and oversee technical requirements for special events and breaking news coverage

Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs

Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and quality

Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually compelling content

Foster and lead effective communication between the newsroom and other departments

Lead and responsibly manage continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events

Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement

Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors

Consistently work with little to no supervision or direction

Qualification

News production toolsProject managementLeadership skillsData analyticsTeleprompter systemsRobotic studio camerasQuick decision-makingCommunicationTeamworkCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Strong project management and leadership skills with experience using independent judgement

Proficiency in news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, robotic studio cameras, editing, and graphics systems

Experience with elections software

Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations

Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events

Commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and innovation

Quick decision-making skills and attention to detail

Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

5+ years of television broadcast experience

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.