Morning Executive Producer

About the role

KING 5-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Seattle, is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee a talented team of producers. The ideal candidate will have prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to success, and a desire to mentor and provide regular feedback. This role involves collaborating with producers to create captivating shows and exploring new methods of presenting audience-focused content that aligns with community needs.

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 on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques
• Review, approve scripts, and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
• Source and recruit top-notch journalists
• Participate in coordinating all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials
• Ensure news coverage meets brand, policies, values, and FCC rules
• Direct newsroom operations and manage schedules
• Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop the 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 medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 100% company match on the first 4% of pay (100% vested from day one)
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments annually through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and benefits may vary accordingly.