Executive Producer

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• Have a full understanding of all newsroom systems making suggestions to improve or replace outdated inefficient systems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

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.