Executive Producer

KTLA is looking for an Executive Producer to oversee weekend evening newscasts. Our loyal fan base loves KTLA's unique combination of hard news, entertainment, community events, and personality. We need a strong, creative, and personable Executive Producer who will collaborate with a group of talented anchors, reporters, producers, photojournalists, writers, assignment editors, and other Broadcast and Digital managers to deliver on our promise to the audience to be LA's Very Own. The ideal candidate will have excellent news judgment, be driven to lead the market in news coverage, and possess excellent journalism and management skills.Responsibilities:Lead a team of on-air talent, line producers, and writers.Define and execute strategic direction for news and content coverage in coordination with the News Director, Assistant News Director, and other Executive Producers.Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions during breaking news.Edit scripts to uphold high journalism standards.Produce special projects and content initiatives.Give regular constructive feedback to direct reports; write and deliver annual performance reviews.Create and maintain a positive work culture.Requirements & Skills:At least seven years' experience in television or radio broadcast/production; previous news management experience is preferred.Must be able to interact well with other news managers, anchors, producers, reporters, photographers, assignment desk editors, production, and engineering staff.Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and knowledge of applicable laws.Demonstrated creative abilities to produce memorable live television.Ability to work other shifts; assist in producing or writing for other weekday/weekend newscasts and/or oversee special programming as needed.Line produce newscasts in a pinch; the ability to edit video; skilled at ENPS and able to build rundowns for regular newscasts as well as breaking news and special programming.Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent experience.Compensation:

$120,000+ commensurate with skills and experience.KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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