Production Lead

Production Lead – WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA

WVEC-TV, the TEGNA‑owned affiliate in Norfolk, VA, is seeking an innovative and tech‑savvy Production Lead to revolutionize our visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. You will shape our production strategy, drive innovation, and elevate content to new heights while collaborating with newsroom, marketing, and sales teams.

• Use independent judgement to spearhead the transformation of our visual product, adapting to evolving audiences across platforms.
• Serve as the technical lead for news production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts and assigning tasks related to production and operations.
• Plan and oversee technical requirements for special events and breaking news coverage.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize streaming systems for production needs.
• Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Direct camera angles, lighting, and set arrangements to create visually compelling content.
• Foster and lead effective communication between the newsroom and other departments.
• Lead and responsibly manage continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of television broadcast experience preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills with experience using independent judgement.
• Proficiency in news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, robotic studio cameras, editing, and graphics systems.
• Experience with election software.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high‑pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high‑stakes events.
• Commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
• Quick decision‑making skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7/365 operation.

We're passionate about creating impactful content that resonates with our community. If you're ready to lead our production team into the future of broadcast and digital media, bringing your authentic personality and innovative ideas to our storytelling, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to engage, educate, and inform our growing audiences across platforms.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the health of employees and families. Employees and eligible family members receive medical, dental, and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; and a 401(k) plan with company matching. Additional benefits include free virtual doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, paid time off, and paid holidays.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, and other protected characteristics. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to submit your application, please email