# Commercial Production Director

**Company**: TEGNA Inc.
**Location**: Any TEGNA Station Location
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $120,000-$140,000 USD
**Category**: Marketing

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Director, Commercial Production to lead and evolve TEGNA's commercial production organization across local markets. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 5 Commercial Production Managers overseeing a distributed team of commercial producers. They will set the strategy, standards, workflows, and tools for commercial production, focusing on creative quality, operational efficiency, and client experience.

Responsibilities:

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercial Production Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

- Establish and execute the commercial production strategy and operating model across TEGNA markets.

- Set clear standards for commercial creative and production quality, sharing best practices and providing feedback.

- Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes, simplifying workflows and optimizing resources.

- Manage production demand and capacity across markets, balancing workloads and deploying resources effectively.

- Develop and manage a freelance production network, ensuring quality, value, and reliability.

- Own the strategy and optimization of production technology and tools, evaluating opportunities for improvement.

- Build strong relationships with sales leadership, ensuring production processes support revenue goals and client needs.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align commercial production priorities with business objectives.

- Lead the organization through changes in workflows, technology, and production practices.

- Establish performance measures for the commercial production organization, driving continuous improvement.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Studies, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

- 8+ years of experience in commercial production, creative operations, or a related field, with progressive leadership responsibility.

- Experience leading leaders and managing distributed teams, preferably across multiple markets.

- Strong understanding of commercial video production, including creative development and delivery.

- Proven experience building and improving operational processes at scale.

- Experience with freelance networks, production technology, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

- 401(k) program with company match.

- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

- Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 USD

## Skills

### Required
- commercial video production
- creative operations
- leadership
- change management
- cross-functional collaboration

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