Executive Producer

Full Time Job
We are looking for an Executive Producer to oversee weekday newscasts. Our loyal fan base loves KTLA's unique combination of hard news, entertainment, community events and personality. We need a strong, creative and personable Executive Producer who will collaborate with a group of talented anchors, reporters, producers, photojournalists, writers, assignment editors and other Broadcast and Digital managers to deliver on our promise to the audience to be LA's Very Own.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of on-air talent, line producers, segment producers
• Define and execute strategic direction for news and content coverage in coordination with the News Director, Assistant News Director and other Executive Producers
• Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions during breaking news
• Give regular constructive feedback to direct reports; write and deliver annual performance reviews
• Create a positive work culture
• Adhere to KTLA's safety-first culture

Requirements & Skills:
• At least seven years' experience in television or radio broadcast/production; previous news management experience is desired
• Must be able to interact well with other news managers, anchors, producers, reporters, photographers, assignment desk editors, production and engineering staff
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, knowledge of applicable laws
• Demonstrated creative abilities to produce feature segments and memorable live television
• Ability to work other shifts; assist other weekday/weekend newscasts and/or oversee special programming as needed
• Line produce newscasts in a pinch; the ability to edit video; skilled at ENPS and able to build rundowns for regular newscasts as well as breaking news and special programming
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or the equivalent experience

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Salary Range: $135,000-$165,000