Hearst Communications, Inc.
Executive Producer
Hearst Communications, Inc., Westbrook, Maine, us, 04098
Local News Executive Producer
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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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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