EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - WMBF

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of all newscasts
• Train, manage, and provide regular feedback to producers and MMJs
• Ensure story selection and placement fit newsroom standards for vision and growth
• Understand DMA, key target audiences, and where they live
• Aggressive during breaking news and in covering weather
• Act as a point person ensuring daily and long-term projects are multi-dimensional
• Identify opportunities for live streaming on website and Facebook
• Help research, gather, and check news stories for on-air and online
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments, especially weather, local, and national news
• Participate in the story selection process through meetings
• Must be able to handle several tasks at once
• Must have flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to fill in for producers as needed
• Work closely with the news director to write and achieve newsroom goals and policies
• Aid in planning special reports, promotions, and other specials
• Assist with recruitment and hiring

Qualifications

• A college degree in journalism or a related field
• At least two or more years of newsroom producing experience
• At least three years of prior newsroom experience is a must
• At least one year in a leadership or management position preferred
• Desire to win, ability to reflect on work, and apply feedback
• Understanding and adherence to AP Style
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news
• Able to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage
• Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus
• Experience with managing staff during severe weather events is a plus