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Production Lead

TEGNA Inc.
CompanyTEGNA Inc.
CategoryManufacturing
LocationWXIA WATL-TV Atlanta
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelLead
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted2 Mar 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
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.   WXIA WATL-TV the TEGNA-owned NBC/MNTV affiliate in Atlanta , is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy Production Lead to revolutionize our visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. You'll be at the forefront of shaping our production strategy, driving innovation, and elevating our content to new heights. We're looking for a dynamic leader who can bring fresh ideas and a collaborative spirit to our newsroom, marketing, and sales productions.     Responsibilities :   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   Plan and oversee technical requirements for special events and breaking news coverage   Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs   Develop and implement standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and quality   Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually compelling content   Foster effective communication between the newsroom and other departments   Lead 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     Requirements :   Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.   5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred   Strong project management and leadership skills   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.   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.  * Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus
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