Executive Producer

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure fairness, balance and accuracy.
• Work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage.
• Lead by example as a newsroom leader.
• Oversee producers and reporters, reviewing scripts and providing feedback.
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations.
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers on special segments.
• Plan and oversee continuity into upcoming newscasts.

Requirements

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms.
• Experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating.
• A strong understanding of driving digital traffic.
• Minimum of 2 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.

Skills

• Creating compelling and engaging stories.
• Managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines.
• Identifying and solving problems.
• Ensuring journalistic standards and ethics.
• Coaching and motivating team members.
• Driving digital traffic.