Lifestyle Associate Producer
Job Overview
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.
WTSP-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Tampa, is on the lookout for a passionate and innovative Account Manager/Producer to join our dynamic team for the daily talk show Great Day Live. This is your chance to be part of a show that captivates audiences every day!
As an Associate Producer, you’ll play a key role in creating engaging and unique daily segments that connect with viewers while supporting the continued growth of Great Day Live. We’re seeking a dynamic and creative thinker who thrives under tight deadlines and brings strong visual storytelling and editorial skills to the team. This position works closely with sales clients to ensure they feel welcomed, comfortable, and confident on air, while providing exceptional customer service and support across Broadcast Television and Digital campaigns. The role also helps drive and retain business by building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success and growth of sales initiatives within Great Day Live.
Responsibilities:
- Daily interaction with existing advertising agencies and clients, ensuring each client feels welcomed, comfortable, and fully supported before and during live GDL broadcasts.
- Create compelling and unique segments that connect our community to local businesses, organizations, and events.
- Assist hosts and clients already booked on the show, as well as prospective clients. Responsibilities include but not limited to client communication, booking coordination, producing segments, and creating presentations and sales materials for hosts
- to pitch potential clients.
- Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Host, Sales team, and Clients to develop informative and entertaining content before, during, and after each show.
- Write, shoot, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms with clarity, energy, and authenticity.
- Leverage the latest editing tools and production techniques to deliver visually rich and engaging content.
- Utilize audience data and analytics to inform content decisions and enhance viewer connection.
- Incorporate creative elements such as graphics, viewer-generated content, and remote interviews to elevate storytelling.
- Inspire and coach on-air talent to deliver high-energy, authentic performances.
- Maintain a strong presence across digital platforms, writing and posting content daily for web and social media.
- Ensure all stories are web-ready with supporting visuals and video elements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Producer or Director of Sales.
Requirements:
- At least 1 to 2 years of experience is preferred.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs.
- Must be well-organized and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be solution-oriented and focused on client results and retention.
- Must be a critical thinker and possess a positive attitude.
- Rundown software experience (preferably ENPS).
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time sensitive deadlines
- Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
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 some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
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 [email protected]
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