Executive Producer

TEGNA - Portland, OR

Hiring: Executive Producer Company: TEGNA Location: Portland, OR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:16:26 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Linear, Spring About the job Experience: •5+ years producing and showcasing content in a newsroom environment, preferably 3+ years in leadership role Required Skills: •Coordinates and oversees daily newsgathering efforts in the evening. A typical shift is 2:30-11:30 p.m. •Assigns daily stories and projects to reporters, anchors, photographers, and digital team and monitors the progress of story development •Assigns and oversees medium- and long-term projects and stories. •Focuses on accuracy and strong writing in our scripts and digital products. Approves all on-air scripts prior to news broadcasts. •Aggressively covers breaking news for all platforms. •Champions story planning and works with entire team to produce engaging storytelling through strong writing, visuals, use of sound, graphics, and other production techniques. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience •Excellent copyediting skills for both broadcast and digital writing •A desire and demonstrated ability to lead other journalists •Passion and vision for emerging media, ability to pivot based on new technology •Strong organizational, motivational, and communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to work any shift as assigned, including a weekend on-call rotation •Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!