Executive Producer

This is a Full Time Job

The ideal candidate will oversee production of newscasts and special projects. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include
• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences

• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling

• Manage news room and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences

• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments

• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

• Produce newscasts on occasions when a fill-in producer is needed

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms

• Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines

• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions

• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics

• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating

• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent

• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred

• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives