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Producer-in-Residence (multiple locations)

TEGNA Inc.
Location
Any TEGNA Station Location
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Early Career (Internships & Residencies)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BA/BS in journalism or related field
  • Experience producing original journalism-oriented content for campus platforms
  • Strong social media skills focused on hard news
Nice to have
  • Prior internships or news media experience
  • Familiarity with ENPS, CUEZ, Edius or similar programs
What the job really is

The Producer-in-Residence (PIR) program at TEGNA is designed for recent journalism graduates to produce content across streaming, digital, and social platforms. Participants will innovate story ideas, collaborate in a fast-paced environment, and receive mentorship and training to prepare for future roles in newsrooms. This full-time, two-year contract position emphasizes the use of emerging tools like AI and streaming to enhance journalism.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Access to dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
Things to weigh
  • Full-time, two-year contract starting June 21, 2027, with a potential earlier start for select candidates
  • High competition for positions with hundreds of applications
  • Not suitable for on-camera reporters or field-only journalists
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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