WLTX-TV | Columbia, SC (Onsite) | Full-TimeWLTX-TV in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced journalist to work as Executive Producer in our room.In this position, you will work with the News Director to help make decisions about on-air content, producing, production, and digital content. This position works to drive the gathering, creation, presentation and distribution of engaging, compelling content across all broadcast and digital platforms. The leader chosen will work to continue to grow the station's ratings, brand, and create content with an audience-focused, inclusive journalism strategy.Our ideal candidate can produce newscasts, has strong editorial news judgment, thrives during breaking news, utilizes analytics, social listening, research, and has at least 3 years newsroom leadership experience in helping to make sound editorial decisions for the newsroom.Responsibilities:Coordinates and oversees daily newsgathering effortsOversees content in newscasts.Assigns daily stories and projects to reporters, anchors, photographers, and digital team and monitors the progress of story development throughout the evening.Works with Producers to craft unique, relevant content based on the news of the day for newscasts and digitalFocuses on accuracy and strong writing in our scripts, copy editing and closely working with reporters and producers to create accurate, informative, and engaging content.Works with management team to approve all on air scripts prior to news broadcasts.Aggressively covers breaking news forall platforms.Champions story planning and works with entire team to produceengaging storytelling through strong writing, visuals, use of sound, graphics, and other production techniques.Boldly participates in the newsroom editorial meetings to make editorial decisions.Works with editorial team on developing best practices and innovating our newscasts.Collaborates with news team on potential story ideas and planning for both on-air and digital coverage.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experienceMust know how to craft newscasts, showcast content and produce in a newsroom environmentMust have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of newscast production, AP style broadcast writing, and journalistic standards.A desire and demonstrated ability to lead other journalistsStrong organizational, motivational, and communication skillsAbility to work and be on call nights and weekendsAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and champion changeTEGNA 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 receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com .EEO statement :TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email ****** you currently authorized to work lawfully in the United States for TEGNA? *Please selectWill you now or in the future require TEGNA to commence ('sponsor') an immigration case in order to employ you? *Please selectAre you currently employed by TEGNA or any TEGNA subsidiaries? *Please selectHave you worked for TEGNA or any of its subsidiaries in the past? *Please selectWere you referred by a current TEGNA Employee? *Please selectPlease enter the name of the person that referred you (If not applicable enter N/A) *If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this position. If you did not select Other, type N/A.Do you use an alternative first name (other than your official first name)? Please add hereDo you use an alternative last name (other than your official last name)? 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