Dayside Executive Producer

Job Title: Dayside Executive Producer

Location: 9NEWS (KUSA) – Denver, CO
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Dayside
Reports To: News Director

Salary:  80-95k

Relocation Assistance Provided

Apply By: The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026

Overview:

9NEWS (KUSA), the TEGNA-owned powerhouse in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a bold, creative, and collaborative Dayside Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s editorial direction during the early evening hours for our #1 newscasts. This leader will serve as the editorial and strategic content driver for dayside coverage — responsible for delivering impactful journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

We’re seeking someone who thrives in breaking news, inspires innovation, embraces accountability journalism, and motivates a team to deliver content that is urgent, relevant, and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the dayside editorial team.
• Own the editorial vision and execution of content across all platforms during the dayside shift.
• Drive strong, urgent, and enterprising coverage for late newscasts and digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy, and storytelling.
• Guide and support the team in breaking news situations with smart, real-time decisions that maximize audience reach and impact.
• Collaborate closely with story desk editors to ensure content is optimized for web, app, social, and OTT audiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation and inclusiveness, encouraging creativity, audience-first thinking, and ethical journalism.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and coordinate with dayside leaders for effective story handoffs and planning.
• Coach team members in developing engaging content, creative writing, and best practices for storytelling across formats.

Job Requirements:

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a professional newsroom, with demonstrated success in both producing and digital content strategy.
• 2+ years in a newsroom leadership role strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and coach a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A deep understanding of the content needs of diverse audiences on multiple platforms — including linear, digital, and social.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to lead during major news events.
• Passion for innovation, storytelling, and community-centered journalism.
• Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

About 9NEWS:

9NEWS is committed to excellence in journalism and storytelling. We believe in journalism that builds trust, engages communities, holds the powerful accountable, and drives positive change. As part of TEGNA, one of the most innovative local media companies in the country, 9NEWS is leading the way in transforming local news across platforms.

TEGNA is a proud equal opportunity employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026