Sinclair Broadcast Group
Executive Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
WGME has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance, and accuracy. The ideal candidate will oversee production of daily newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:
Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect, and empower our audiences.Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling.Manage the newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences.Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments.Plan and oversee continuity into upcoming newscasts.
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 perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines.Ability to identify 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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Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:
Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect, and empower our audiences.Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling.Manage the newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences.Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments.Plan and oversee continuity into upcoming newscasts.
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 perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines.Ability to identify 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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