Dayside Executive Producer
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. 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.
Job Title: Dayside Executive Producer
Location: 9NEWS (KUSA) - Denver, CO
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Dayside
Reports To: News Director
Salary: 80-95k
Relocation Assistance Provided
Apply By: The application deadline for this position is Oct 12, 2026
Overview:
9NEWS (KUSA), the TEGNA-owned powerhouse in Denver, Colorado, is looking for a bold, creative, and collaborative Dayside Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s editorial direction during the early evening hours for our #1 newscasts. This leader will serve as the editorial and strategic content driver for dayside coverage - responsible for delivering impactful journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
We’re seeking someone who thrives in breaking news, inspires innovation, embraces accountability journalism, and motivates a team to deliver content that is urgent, relevant, and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the dayside editorial team.
- Own the editorial vision and execution of content across all platforms during the dayside shift.
- Drive strong, urgent, and enterprising coverage for late newscasts and digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy, and storytelling.
- Guide and support the team in breaking news situations with smart, real-time decisions that maximize audience reach and impact.
- Collaborate closely with story desk editors to ensure content is optimized for web, app, social, and OTT audiences.
- Foster a culture of innovation and inclusiveness, encouraging creativity, audience-first thinking, and ethical journalism.
- Participate in daily editorial meetings and coordinate with dayside leaders for effective story handoffs and planning.
- Coach team members in developing engaging content, creative writing, and best practices for storytelling across formats.
Job Requirements:
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in a professional newsroom, with demonstrated success in both producing and digital content strategy.
- 2+ years in a newsroom leadership role strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage and coach a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- A deep understanding of the content needs of diverse audiences on multiple platforms - including linear, digital, and social.
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to lead during major news events.
- Passion for innovation, storytelling, and community-centered journalism.
- Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
About 9NEWS:
9NEWS is committed to excellence in journalism and storytelling. We believe in journalism that builds trust, engages communities, holds the powerful accountable, and drives positive change. As part of TEGNA, one of the most innovative local media companies in the country, 9NEWS is leading the way in transforming local news across platforms.
TEGNA is a proud equal opportunity employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The application deadline for this position is Oct 12, 2026
Pay Range
$80,000—$95,000 USD
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 [email protected]
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