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Sinclair Broadcast Group

Special Projects Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


KATU/KUNP has an immediate opening for a Special Projects Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will help produce supervise team members with brand-reinforcing content.

The EP oversee production all special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage.

The EP will coordinate the Special Projects calendar and track coverage and promotion of coverage including Town Halls, Debates, and will be involved in news specials.

As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:

Oversee special projects branded efforts across the newsroom to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences

Supervise producers, reporters, photographers and editors as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling

Must be able to manage news room and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences

Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments

Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscast content, and special content, including digital efforts.

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms

Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines

Ability to identity problems and provide solutions

A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics

Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating

Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic

Minimum of 5 years experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent

A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred

Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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