Executive Producer

About the role

WXIA WATL-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC/MNTV affiliate in Atlanta, is seeking an Executive Producer to lead its talented team of producers. The ideal candidate will have prior TV leadership experience, a strong track record in quality journalism, and a passion for nurturing and developing journalists.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute long-term newsroom strategy
• Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms
• Oversee the daily editorial process
• Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
• Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
• Sources and recruits top-notch journalists
• Participates in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
• Ensures the news coverage meets our brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
• Directs newsroom operations and manages schedules
• Works with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Prior industry experience as a news producer and as a newsroom leader
• Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making
• Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events
• Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We strive to provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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