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Hearst Communications, Inc.

Executive Producer

Hearst Communications, Inc., Westbrook, Maine, us, 04098


Local News Executive Producer

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine

is looking for an

Executive Producer

who can oversee newscasts in a faster-paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team towards the vision. You will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. You are a pro when it comes to making decisions under the daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You can handle Breaking News when it comes, and when it doesn't, oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the ability to make those you oversee better. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts

Research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories

Oversight of the use of all our graphics resources to enhance our presentation

Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists

Respond to breaking news

Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement

Write compelling news stories in active voice

Booth newscasts when needed

Post stories and video on station website and on mobile

Lead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise stories in editorial meetings

Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing important feedback.

Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering

In-person attendance is required

Requirements

Three years producing experience

Have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually

Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously

Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Adobe Premier editing system

Related military experience will be considered

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