Director of Production & Client Partnerships

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Director of Production and Client Partnerships to lead the development and delivery of our business unit that supports our sales team and services our clients. This role must be exceptional at facilitating strong relationships with our local sales teams and clients. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of commercial production, ensuring projects meet client expectations, sponsorships, sports initiatives, sponsored content with high quality standards.

Additionally, you will play a key role in developing strategic partnerships, driving business growth, and ensuring long-term client satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, a strong leader, and a skilled relationship builder with deep experience in video production and client management. This role will be integral to the centralized marketing function and a partner to the sales leadership team.

This position can sit at any TEGNA station location.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership of Video Production: Oversee the entire video production process, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality content that aligns with client objectives for commercial production.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple video production projects simultaneously, coordinating with internal teams (creative, production, post-production) to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Creative Strategy: Collaborate with sales teams and internal creative teams to develop innovative, impactful video content strategies that resonate with target audiences and meet client marketing objectives.
• Business Development & Partnerships: Identify and develop new business opportunities with both existing and potential clients. Build and maintain long-term relationships that drive revenue growth and brand loyalty.
• Budgeting & Resource Management: Manage production budgets, negotiating costs and allocating resources to maximize efficiency while maintaining creative quality.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of video producers, directors, editors, and project managers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
• Client Presentations & Pitches: Partner with sales leadership to support client presentations and pitches for new video projects and strategic partnerships, showcasing creative solutions and demonstrating the value of the company’s video production services.
• Performance & Analytics: Oversee the measurement of video content performance, leveraging insights and analytics to continuously improve client satisfaction and refine production strategies.
• Trend Analysis & Innovation: Stay on top of industry trends and emerging video technologies to ensure the company remains competitive and bring innovative approaches to both production and client engagement.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in video production, with a strong background in client-facing roles, project management, and business development.
• Proven track record of managing complex video production projects from concept to completion, with a deep understanding of production workflows and timelines.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships, with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering exceptional service.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey creative ideas and production details clearly to clients and internal teams.<