Newscast Producer

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.

KUSA-TV, the TEGNA‑owned NBC affiliate in Denver, CO, is looking for a Morning Show Producer to bring urgency, context and passion to our morning newscasts. We’re on the hunt for a news junkie, committed to delivering top‑notch content to the audience across platforms. This producer has proven editorial judgment and the ability to make quick decisions when important news breaks. The ideal candidate will be excited to showcase a variety of stories to create a balanced, engaging and informative show.

A positive attitude, desire to collaborate and openness to feedback are must‑haves.

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NEWS produces accurate, relevant news content across platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. 9

NEWS is a brave space for journalists to pursue their purpose, find and tell truths, listen and amplify Colorado’s diverse voices, and filter out disinformation to create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy. The core values of 9

NEWS are bravery, integrity, passion, curiosity, and inclusivity.

• Craft compelling newscasts that embrace breaking news, enterprise content, emotion, and storytelling.
• Work directly with the Executive Producer and news leaders to consistently build a high‑quality news show.
• Be a leader in the newsroom.
• Demonstrate strong news judgment and understand the basics of journalism.
• Booth continuous coverage on broadcast and live streams for breaking news, weather coverage, and community events.
• React to breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing.
• Produce unique content for multi‑platforms, including broadcast and digital.
• Use our extensive toolkit along with your own creative production techniques to enhance stories.
• Advocate for underrepresented people, communities and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in your show.
• Write in an exciting, accurate, and creative way.
• Develop enterprise news stories.
• Research stories to ensure they are factual and ascertained sources’ credibility.
• Use AI, social media and digital tools to research, discover, and produce content.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

• College degree in journalism, communications or a related field.
• 2+ years full‑time newscast producing experience.
• Skills in producing engaging, content‑driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills to deliver content and listen for ideas.
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Axis graphics is a plus.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Shifts could include overnight hours, holidays and weekends.

$60,000 – $70,000 USD

December 31, 2025

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‑time 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 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…