Production Lead
TEGNA Inc.About the role
<div class="content-intro"><h3>About TEGNA</h3> <p>TEGNA Inc. 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.</p> <p> </p></div><div> <p><strong>WKYC-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in Cleveland, OH</strong>, is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy <strong>Production Lead</strong> 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.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span><br><br>• Use of independent judgement to spearhead the transformation of our visual product, adapting to our evolving audience across platforms<br>• Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts, and assign tasks related to production and operations<br>• Use of independent judgement to plan and oversee technical requirements for special events and breaking news coverage<br>• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs<br>• Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and quality<br>• Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually compelling content<br>• Foster and lead effective communication between the newsroom and other departments<br>• Lead and responsibly manage continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events<br>• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement<br>• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span><br><br>• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.<br>•
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