12 News
12 News is a media company that broadcasts local, national, international, political and sports news, and weather reports.
- Open roles
- 338
- New role every
- ~0.2 days
Company signals
Score: 61Job facts
- Location
- WVEC-TV Norfolk
- Department
- Stations (News)
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
More roles at 12 News
- Story Desk Manager · KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
- Dayside Executive Producer · KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
- Morning Executive Producer · KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
- Video Editor · KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
- Traffic Coordinator -Copy · Any TEGNA Station Location
- Account Executive · KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
Production Lead
at 12 News
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.
WVEC-TV, the TEGNA-owned affiliate in
Norfolk, VA, is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy
Production Lead to revolutionize our visual storytelling
across streaming and broadcast platforms. You'll be at the forefront of
shaping our production strategy, driving innovation, and elevating our content
to new heights. We're looking for a dynamic leader who can bring fresh ideas
and a collaborative spirit to our newsroom, marketing, and sales
productions.
Responsibilities
• Use of independent judgement to spearhead the
transformation of our visual product, adapting to our evolving audience across
platforms
• Serve as the technical lead for news
production and operations, ensuring seamless daily broadcasts, and assign
tasks related to production and operations
• Use of
independent judgement to plan and oversee technical requirements for special
events and breaking news coverage
• Collaborate with
engineering to optimize streaming systems for production
needs
• Develop, implement, and manage standard
operating procedures to enhance efficiency and
quality
• Direct camera angles, lighting, and set
arrangements to create visually compelling
content
• Foster and lead effective communication
between the newsroom and other departments
• Lead
and responsibly manage continuous, live coverage of breaking news and
community events
• Apply data analytics to shape
content and boost engagement
• Innovate in show
design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from
supervisors
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism,
communications, or a related field preferred.
• 5+
years of television broadcast experience
preferred
• Strong project management and leadership
skills with experience using independent
judgement
• Proficiency in news production tools,
vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, robotic studio
cameras, editing, and graphics systems
• Experience
with elections software
• Excellent communication
skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-
pressure, live situations
• Ability to maintain
composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes
events
• Commitment to fostering teamwork,
collaboration, and innovation
• Quick decision-
making skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility
to work in a 24/7/365 operation
We're passionate about creating
impactful content that resonates with our community. If you're ready to lead
our production team into the future of broadcast and digital media, bringing
your authentic personality and innovative ideas to our storytelling, we want
to hear from you. Join us in our mission to engage, educate, and inform our
growing audiences across platforms.
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
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your
personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of
your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will
either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of
our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring
Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or
sensitive information such as social security numbers.