TEGNA Inc. is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the team of producers at WWL WUPL-TV, our CBS/MNTV affiliate in New Orleans. You will be responsible for creating compelling programming, developing innovative audience-focused content, and guiding producers to align with community needs.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy.
- Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms.
- Oversee the daily editorial process and on-air execution, providing coaching and showcasing techniques.
- Review and approve scripts, providing writing and copy editing to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Source and recruit top-notch journalists.
- Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials.
- Ensure news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules.
- Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules.
- Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
- Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader.
- Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making.
- Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom.
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events.
- Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems.
Technical Stack
- AP ENPS
- Edius
- Content management systems
Team & Environment
You will oversee the team of producers, playing a key leadership role in the newsroom.
Benefits & Compensation
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
- Access to dental and eye care coverage.
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) program with company match up to 4% of pay.
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc.
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Nine paid holidays per year.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in New Orleans.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
