The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and the live newscasts for a daypart.

Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content
Define strategic direction with News Director and Asst. ND for content coverage to meet station objectives
Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices and social platforms
Responsible for successful promotion and marketing of newscasts
Manage Schedules for Producers and Associate Producers
Work with other News Managers to develop strategic plans for big news events
Recruit Producers and Associate Producers
Ability to work all hours and be on-call on weekends
Produces a newscast if needed

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology

Executive Producer

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