Executive Producer

This is a Full Time Job

KXTX seeks an Executive Producer who is responsible for assisting with newsroom operations, supervision and management, including editorial supervision of content on multi-platform content delivery newscasts and news programs.

 

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Assistant News Director, Assignment Editors, Producers, Anchors, MMJ's and production crews in overall news content production

• Carry out news editorial mission; executing the daily strategy by setting expectations and holding staff accountable

• Responsible for editorial content of all platforms produced by Telemundo including broadcast, web, social media and OTT

• Supervise editorial content of all news products on multi-platform deliveries

• Work on news staff scheduling and long-range planning

• Supervise assignment desk, news producers and news production staff

• Work with MMJ's, anchors and reporters to improve story content and presentation

• Editing skills to edit video clips, packages and news content for newscasts and digital media

• Able to write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and topicals

• Will serve as a back-up producer and assignments editor as needed

• Have a full understanding of current events and Telemundo tools to help achieve daily goals

• Have difficult conversations showing respect and preserving the relationship

• Identify developmental needs while teaching and training employees to improve.

• Anticipate barriers and problems for employees and help remove obstacles

• Provide constructive criticism and feedback to all employees as needed

• Have a full understanding of all newsroom systems making suggestions to improve or replace outdated inefficient systems

• Work with departments; promotions, production, engineers, creative service, IT and building maintenance to create the most accurate, relevant and compelling local news coverage

• Maintain open dialogue with producers, reporters, assignment editors, photographers and anchors

• Knowledge of and enforcement of NBC/Telemundo News standards guidelines

• Display strong editorial judgment, be an excellent writer and respond to breaking news situations

• Recruit and interview producers, content producers and production assistants

• Approve reporter package scripts

• Final script approval and print for newscasts

Qualifications

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV through

www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice

• Must be willing to work in Dallas, TX

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have an active Driver's License and good driving record

• Must submit an attestation disclosing COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics

• Experience as a Producer in a major market for television, web-based news service, or mid-sized market EP

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile

• Bilingual a must ( English and Spanish)

• Positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines

• High degree of integrity and professionalism

• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter

• Solid leadership skills

• Strong organizational skills



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