Job Duties
Job Overview: The position of Executive Producer is a midday newsroom manager who balances day-to-day business with newscast producing. This hybrid position requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment, strong commuinication across all departments, and the ability to manage others.
Job Duties:
-Produce the 6PM newscast.
-Make decisions about stories to be included in newscasts, who should cover them, story form & duration, and in what order they should air.
-Work with News Director to plan short- & long-term strategies while managing workflow of projects & challenges.
-Communicate to newsroom staff on objectives, goals, and action plans that affect them.
-Ability to make managerial decisions when News Director is unavailable. Routinely exercise independent judgement, acting as a point person & decision-maker for newscasts.
-Make snap decisions during breaking news, communicating clearly with assigned crews & the newsroom.
-Ability to coordinate multiple field crews in multiple ways.
-Work with producers & reporters to develop complete stories, find contacts, and track follow up stories.
-Work closely with Digital Manager, coordinating what & how to post stories on the web and on social media.
-Ability to utilize livestream technology to distribute breaking news or live press events in real time.
-Manage nightside staff by coordinating with reporters & producers, stepping in when breaking news happens, reviewing both broadcast & web scripts, and communicating with the overnight crew.
-Is knowledgeable about local, national, and global events. Has a good understanding of government & legal policy and procedures.
Minimum Education Required
College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
Minimum Experience Required
-Minimum of four years’ experience of working in a newsroom.
-Minimum of two years’ experience as a producer.
-Must be articulate in English, possess excellent written & verbal communication skills, and an ability to get along with and motivate a broad range of personalities.
-Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
-Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and organize.
-Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.
Shift
Other
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55811
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
26-1334
Job Benefits
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