News Producer

News Producer – TEGNA

KYTX-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Tyler
, is seeking an innovative producer to shape our daily newscasts. We build creative shows that engage, educate and inform our audiences, prioritizing original storytelling and investigative journalism to set our product apart in the Tyler market. We value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across broadcast and streaming platforms.

Current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news gathering vehicle are required.

• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
• Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 0–1 year of news content experience.
• Top‑notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content, along with community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content‑driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news‑hound presence on preferred social platforms.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time‑pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking‑news situations and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Medical plans include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full‑time and part‑time employees, along with dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers 1%–80% of pay on a pre‑tax basis with up to 100% match on the first 4%.

Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free therapy sessions are available to all employees and eligible family members. Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year are provided. Some benefits may differ for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We ensure we honor the rights of all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation, please email

Entry level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing – Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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