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WQAD, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Moline, IL, has an opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Technology and Operations. This position will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations. We are looking for proven leader with strong technical judgment, effective communication skills, possessing an understanding of current and future technology needs with a passion... for innovation. Responsibilities: The Head of Technology WQAD, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Moline, IL, has an opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Technology and Operations. This position will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations.

We are looking for proven leader with strong technical judgment, effective communication skills, possessing an understanding of current and future technology needs with a passion... for innovation.

Responsibilities:

The Head of Technology and Operations is responsible for leading the Engineering, Production, and Information Technology teams, which supports the overall WQAD broadcast technologies in a 24/7/365 environment. This position is responsible for (including but not limited to):

• Managing short-and-long term technology strategy.

• Day-to-day operations including equipment integration, maintenance for the core infrastructure, studios, control rooms, facility, post-production, and transmission for all live programming.

• Oversee compliance of FCC rules and regulations.

• Manage compliance of critical security policies, including Account, Password Security, Vulnerability Protection, Virus Protection, Untrusted Network, and IT Incident Reporting policies.

• Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Contingency plans.

• Maintain financial responsibility for the Engineering and Production Departments including – expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews.

• Monitors and creatively scrutinizes daily on-air technical quality.

• Leads workflow improvements for both on-air and online products.

• Manages vendor contracts including technology, building maintenance, security, and janitorial services.

• Leads capital planning and submission process for station.

• Leads project planning and project management for station wide initiatives.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills and unfailing professionalism. Demonstrate impeccable written and verbal communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated strong leadership with a focus on team management

• Understanding of IT processes including security, workflow, and management

• In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies including: ENPS Newsroom Systems, Production Control Room Automation, RF Transmission, Broadcast Switchers, Router Systems, Field Cameras, Signal Path Workflows.

• Demonstrated strong project management experience.

• Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of five years' experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role.

• Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Moline, IL and must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.

Work Environment: Moderate risk

Physical Demands: Medium work

Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%

Work Environment Set: Moderate risk: involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions

Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit [ Link removed ] -

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WQAD, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in the Quad Cities is seeking an innovative, passionate news director with experience leading teams and growing talent. The Quad Cities is nestled on both sides of the Mississippi River in Iowa and Illinois featuring world-class museums, universities, four season outdoor activities for the whole family, along with excellent primary and secondary school... systems. Plus, a low cost of living. It also hosts a PGA WQAD, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in the Quad Cities is seeking an innovative, passionate news director with experience leading teams and growing talent.

The Quad Cities is nestled on both sides of the Mississippi River in Iowa and Illinois featuring world-class museums, universities, four season outdoor activities for the whole family, along with excellent primary and secondary school... systems. Plus, a low cost of living. It also hosts a PGA Tour event, the John Deere Classic, each July that raises more money for charity than most other tournaments, proving the friendliness connection and pride of its Quad Citizens.

At WQAD, we have our eyes firmly fixed on the future, always looking for new ways to engage, educate and inform our audiences. We are looking for a leader who embraces creative storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of newscasts, as well as digital, streaming and social platforms.

The News Director oversees all content operations and is a leader in the strategic vision for station growth. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment and strong management skills to own the big story each day.

Most importantly, this news director should be a motivator who fosters an inspiring and inclusive culture.

WQAD and TEGNA are re-imagining local news in the digital age – thinking big and being bold to deliver content to our audience on multiple platforms. The ideal news director can deliver impactful journalism and develop a digital-first road map in line with the strategic vision of our company.

Our editorial mission Statement:

WQAD produces accurate, relevant content across multiple platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. WQAD encourages our journalists to pursue their purpose, find and tell truths, listen, and amplify diverse voices, and filter out disinformation to create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy.

Responsibilities: In this role, you will:

• Strategically lead, inspire, and manage the news department.

• Oversee on-air (and digital) news content.

• Work closely with the news team to produce high-quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors.

• Prioritize collaboration between television and digital content teams, along with marketing, to create original programming and breaking news coverage for all platforms.

• Foster, encourage and reward out-of-the-box thinking that leads to differentiation and success.

• Emphasize the importance of solid research to build credibility.

• Use consumer analytics to determine content.

• Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.

• Lead a culture that owns enterprise reporting and breaking news across all content platforms. 

• Inspire and coach superior, unique and engaging storytelling.

• Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and extend our brand.

• Perform other duties, as assigned, to drive and fulfill the mission while abiding by the values of this organization

Job Requirements:

Requirements: Here's what you need:

• Bachelor's degree and news leadership experience.

• 5-10 years of content experience, including generation of original content, and 2-3 years managing other journalists.

• Successful innovative leadership, along with staff and product development skills. 

• Top notch communication skills are an absolute must.

• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement. 

• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.

• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.

• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook. 

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit [ Link removed ] -

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WQAD News 8 in Moline, IL is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our news team. We are looking for a multi-tasker who can not only take on the role of MSJ but contribute your content to our digital platforms as well. The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong reporting skills and experience as a videographer and nonlinear editor along with the ability to tell memorable... stories and ad lib with ease. If you are a serious, smart WQAD News 8 in Moline, IL is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our news team. We are looking for a multi-tasker who can not only take on the role of MSJ but contribute your content to our digital platforms as well. The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong reporting skills and experience as a videographer and nonlinear editor along with the ability to tell memorable... stories and ad lib with ease.

If you are a serious, smart journalist who wants to work in an innovative environment, is driven and self-sufficient, apply now!

Responsibilities:

•  Shoot, edit, write and produce news stories including vo’s, vo/sot’s and packages

•  Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency

•  Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community

•  Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites

•  Appear on camera as required for all platforms

•  Gather material on multiple stories per day – delivering content throughout the day on all platforms

•  Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis

•  Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required

•  1+ years of MMJ experience

•  Proven track record delivering compelling and promotable stories

•  Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

•  Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit [Link available when viewing the job].

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations
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WQAD News 8 is looking for a Producer who can write, create and produce exciting and interesting newscasts and news content for broadcast. Producers must be able to multi-task during the newsgathering hours, sharing content before, during and after a newscast. The ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with strong journalistic judgment, detail skills and an ability to think creatively. Our... Producers must be able to skillfully use social WQAD News 8 is looking for a Producer who can write, create and produce exciting and interesting newscasts and news content for broadcast. Producers must be able to multi-task during the newsgathering hours, sharing content before, during and after a newscast. The ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with strong journalistic judgment, detail skills and an ability to think creatively. Our... Producers must be able to skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.

In this role, you will:

•  Create unique newscasts or segments evoking emotion.

•  Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

•  Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.

•  Research for facts and credibility.

•  Use consumer analytics in determining content.

•  Enterprise news stories.

•  Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Job Requirements:

Requirements

•  A Bachelors of Science or a Bachelors of Arts in journalism, communications or other related degree is preferred.

•  Strong social media skills, including an active presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

•  Must have organizational skills and be able to work under pressure with strict deadlines.

•  Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus

•  Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills

•  Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable

•  Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism

•  Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

•  Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

•  Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

•  Physical Demands Set: Light Work. Involves sitting, typing, lifting/pushing up to 10 lbs.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit
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TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations
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WQAD-TV, the TEGNA ABC affiliate in Moline, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a full-time Commercial Producer. WQAD News 8 is seeking a creative individual to produce and edit television, digital marketing and advertisements. materials to promote WQAD, its commercial clients, and community partners. This role includes writing, shooting, editing and motion graphics for multi-platform... advertising.  From idea to execution, the Marketing Writer/Producer WQAD-TV, the TEGNA ABC affiliate in Moline, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a full-time Commercial Producer.

WQAD News 8 is seeking a creative individual to produce and edit television, digital marketing and advertisements. materials to promote WQAD, its commercial clients, and community partners. This role includes writing, shooting, editing and motion graphics for multi-platform... advertising. 

From idea to execution, the Marketing Writer/Producer role is a hands-on position that requires someone with vision and understanding of how to reach targeted audiences across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of Adobe CC, professional lighting, professional and DSLR cameras, and a minimum of 2 years of professional video production experience. Candidates will need to demonstrate past work through a demo reel or website with examples of their work (shooting, editing, and graphic treatments).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sales account executives, managers, and clients to create the most effective advertising and marketing messages for businesses working with WQAD.

• Create multi-platform marketing messages using consumer research when available, applying sound advertising principles and business strategy.

• Provide clear messaging to consumers through compelling visuals and copywriting designed to motivate them to act, visit a website, attend an event, or shop in a local business.  

• Represent the station externally by interacting with clients in person and through all forms of communication and internally by interacting with stakeholders across multiple departments.  

• Shoot highly- stylized videos for campaigns using professional and DSLR cameras and a variety of lenses and other production tools like sliders, dollies, or gimbles.  

• Must be a skilled editor in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects to produce high-quality and professional material that effectively sells a product or service to consumers.   

• Participate in client pitch meetings when needed to help explain creative vision and capabilities.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Minimum two years' experience working in professional video production, preferably a media company and/or Ad Agency, writing and producing marketing videos, promotional assets, commercial production, digital ads and related materials.

• Consumer-focused style with a drive to produce motivational marketing messages.  

• Demonstrated copywriting and scripting ability.  

• Write advertising and promotional copy for print, television, and digital effectively and without grammar or spelling errors.  

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Exceptional skills in Adobe CC, including Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro  

• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.  

• Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record as travel may be required for commercial shoots and production meetings with clients of the station.  

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, design, or film preferred.    

• Must be able to lift, set-up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit [ Link removed ] -

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WQAD-TV, the TEGNA owned ABC affiliate in Moline, IL is seeking a Broadcast / IT Engineer to maintain and support all media distribution platforms, including but not limited to broadcast technology, operations, and IT. WQAD is a vibrant and growing media hub. We work hard every day to bring a high level of customer service to our internal clients. This position requires a technology team member... with great people skills and a desire to work in a WQAD-TV, the TEGNA owned ABC affiliate in Moline, IL is seeking a Broadcast / IT Engineer to maintain and support all media distribution platforms, including but not limited to broadcast technology, operations, and IT. WQAD is a vibrant and growing media hub. We work hard every day to bring a high level of customer service to our internal clients. This position requires a technology team member... with great people skills and a desire to work in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate can balance multiple ongoing projects while addressing the immediate maintenance needs of a 24/7 operation. If you're looking to expand your skills in one of the most family friendly regions in the heart of the Midwest, then we'd love to have you in the Quad Cities.

Responsibilities:

• Support day to day operations of our broadcast stations including daily news operations, studio equipment and IT systems.

• Maintain and repair satellite/microwave ENG equipment, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, routers, editing systems, intercoms, display monitors, and traditional desktop services.

• Maintain, upgrade, and support broadcast and IT environments throughout the station including the sales department, news department, television production and broadcast studios.

• Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software, and peripherals, including PCs and PC applications, and virus protection.

• Maintain Windows Server and Active Directory in a complex LAN and WAN computing environment.

• Maintain knowledge and stay current on technological advances including computer software and hardware, media and entertainment technologies, television broadcasting, studio production and workstation products.

• Create and maintain wiring documentation and system configuration documentation.

• Provide light building maintenance and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Great customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical end users.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain television broadcast and IT equipment.

• Previous television broadcast and/or network IT experience preferred.

• Solid understanding of current computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft's Active Directory environment

• Effective written and verbal communication skills - ability to plan technical projects and clearly communicate the status of problems, provide updates to progress on projects, and offer solutions to technical issues.

• Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision.

• Must possess strong personal interaction skills, good communication skills, ability to work under pressure and deadlines, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

• Ability to work various hours and days including nights, weekends, and holidays. Available on call 24/7 as needed.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces, pull and install wiring, use hand and power tools, work on small components, and perform other physical tasks.

• Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Moline, IL and must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit [ Link removed ] -

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WQAD News 8 is looking for a Producer who can write, create and produce exciting and interesting newscasts and news content for broadcast. Producers must be able to multi-task during the newsgathering hours and react and adapt to news as it develops. The ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with strong journalistic judgment, detail skills and an ability to think creatively... Our Producers must be able to skillfully use social media and digital WQAD News 8 is looking for a Producer who can write, create and produce exciting and interesting newscasts and news content for broadcast.
Producers must be able to multi-task during the newsgathering hours and react and adapt to news as it develops.
The ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with strong journalistic judgment, detail skills and an ability to think creatively...
Our Producers must be able to skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Responsibilities:
Create unique newscasts or segments evoking emotion.
Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
Research for facts and credibility.
Use consumer analytics in determining content.
Enterprise news stories.
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
Assist in digital content production.
Make decisions and clearly communicate them, especially in a control room setting Requirements:
A Bachelors of Science or a Bachelors of Arts in journalism, communications or other related degree is preferred.
Strong awareness of current events, especially at the local and regional level Must have organizational skills and be able to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus Travel:
Rarely:
less than 10% Work Environment Set:
Office:
normally performed in a typical interior/office environment Physical Demands Set:
Sedentary work:
Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc.
(NYSE:
TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities.
Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
With 64 television stations in 51 U.S.
markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide.
TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest.
TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service.
For more information, visit {removed} .
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc.
is a proud equal opportunity employer.
We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.
TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations
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