Morning Executive Producer

Overview

TEGNA is seeking an innovative, experienced, and energetic Morning Executive Producer to lead the editorial content and strategy of our morning news product. This role is ideal for a strong newsroom leader with a passion for breaking news, weather coverage, dynamic storytelling, and engaging local content. The Morning EP will help evolve our shows beyond headlines — creating an experience that is informative, relevant, and uniquely local, with a strong digital mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Morning Newsroom Team : Supervise producers, writers, anchors, and MSJs to create compelling and forward-thinking newscasts. Mentor staff and foster a positive, collaborative culture that aligns with TEGNA values.
• Own the Editorial Vision : Set the tone and direction of morning news coverage, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with the station’s brand and mission. Encourage enterprise, original storytelling, and accountability journalism.
• Drive Breaking News & Weather Coverage : Make fast, informed decisions during live broadcasts. Direct breaking news coverage and ensure timely, clear, and comprehensive weather reporting—essential for morning audiences.
• Integrate Across Platforms : Collaborate with digital teams to enhance multi-platform storytelling. Drive content that resonates on-air and online, with strong headlines, visuals, and SEO-friendly strategies.
• Promote Viewer Engagement : Work closely with promotions and marketing to create and support audience-growing content strategies, including teases, social media integration, and franchise segments.
• Focus on Innovation & Pacing : Use TEGNA’s tools and analytics to inform decisions. Drive a modern approach to show format, storytelling, and viewer experience.
• Coach for Continuous Improvement : Lead daily editorial meetings, post-show critiques, and development sessions. Help team members grow and align with TEGNA’s standards of excellence.

Requirements

Key Traits For Success

Pay and Benefits

Base pay range : $80,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Types of coverage include medical, dental, and vision plans; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; virtual care and mental health resources; paid time off and holidays. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and benefits may vary by role and union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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