Nexstar Media Group
Executive Producer_
Nexstar Media Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90006
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, possess excellent journalism and management skills. Responsibilities:Lead a team of on-air talent, line producers, writersDefine and execute strategic direction for news and content coverage in coordination with the News Director, Assistant News Director and other Executive ProducersContribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions during breaking newsEdit scripts to uphold high journalism standardsFill in produce and write when necessaryProduce special projects, content initiatives, and fill in produce/write when necessaryGive regular constructive feedback to direct reports; write and deliver annual performance reviewsCreate and maintain a positive work cultureRequirements & Skills:At least seven years' experience in television or radio broadcast/production; previous news management experience is preferredMust be able to interact well with other news managers, anchors, producers, reporters, photographers, assignment desk editors, production and engineering staffStrong news judgment, journalistic integrity, knowledge of applicable lawsDemonstrated creative abilities to produce memorable live televisionAbility to work other shifts; assist in producing or writing for other weekday/weekend newscasts and/or oversee special programming as neededLine 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 programmingBachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or the equivalent experienceCompensation - $120,000+ commensurate with skills and experienceKTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.