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About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WFAA is seeking a Production Coordinator to oversee and execute all aspects of sponsored content production - from concept to delivery - while coordinating resources, schedules, and workflows.

This role blends the creative and technical expertise of a producer with the organizational and operational strengths of a production coordinator. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, logistics and production, collaborating with Sales, Community Impact, Production teams and external partners to produce content that aligns with WFAA's brand standards and engages audiences across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

Examples of branded content include Shaping DFW, Little Wishes, Facts for Families, and Family First.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full production process for branded and sponsored content - from ideation through post-production.
• Collaborate with Sales, Community Impact, and client partners to develop creative concepts that meet client goals while maintaining audience relevance.
• Write, produce, shoot, and edit branded storytelling pieces, short-form features, verticals, and sizzle reels for linear, digital, and streaming distribution.
• Design and integrate motion graphics, AR elements, and innovative visuals to enhance client deliverables.
• Manage production schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure all projects are completed on time, within scope, and meet contractual standards.
• Coordinate logistics for branded content production, including equipment, crews, talent, and location scheduling.
• Support sponsored special event coverage on an as-needed basis
• Manage production assets, including tracking and maintaining an inventory system for cameras, lighting, audio, and visual resources.
• Act as point of contact for outside production teams and branded clients.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams to provide updates, approvals, and final deliveries.
• Stay abreast of production and branded content trends to drive innovation in storytelling and presentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Communications, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5-7+ years of experience in content production, ideally within branded, documentary, or broadcast environments.
• Advanced skills in videography, lighting, audio recording, editing, and motion graphics.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience with augmented reality, 3D, or interactive visual design preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clients and internal departments on creative and logistical execution.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

About WFAA

WFAA, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market, is a TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate known for storytelling excellence and innovation across broadcast and digital platforms. Our teams produce impactful local content that informs, inspires, and connects North Texas communities - from editorial storytelling to branded partnerships and community initiatives.

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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