Executive Producer

KABB/KMYS has an immediate opening for a Morning Executive Producer to oversee multi-platform news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will help oversee a team of producers and from time to time produce daily newscasts and oversee production of 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.

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.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 news room and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences

Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments

Planning and overseeing 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 preform 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 3-4 (years exp) 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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