Hearst Communications, Inc. is hiring: Nightside Executive Producer in New Orlea

WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA., is looking for an Nightside Executive Producer who can oversee fast-paced newscasts in an even faster–paced news market. We need a driven, organized leader who can articulate a vision for their shows and lead a team towards the vision. The right candidate will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. Responsibilities include managing, coaching, and motivating a team of producers, reporters, anchors, and photojournalists who are committed to excellence. The Nightside Executive Producer is responsible for the overall content of assigned newscasts, managing all aspects of breaking news and social engagement. The right candidate must be a pro when it comes to effective communication and decision making under daily deadline pressure. You must have proven ability in making decisions based on strong ethics, a solid producing background, and a desire to win. You must be able to research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories as well. The Nightside Executive Producer will work on recruiting producers and work closely with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. The ideal candidate can handle Breaking News when it comes and, when it doesn’t, can still oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting and relevant 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 communication skills to make those you supervise better. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities: Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts Oversight of the use of all our graphics resources to enhance our presentation Coaching producers, reporters, and photojournalists Responding to breaking news Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement Writing compelling news stories in active voice News gathering Boothing and producing newscasts when needed Posting stories and video on digital sites Leading editorial meetings and pitching enterprise stories in editorial meetings Must perform administrative duties including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing critical feedback. Communicating effectively with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering Capable of working all shifts Perform on call manager duties as assigned In-person attendance is required Requirements: Minimum of three years producing experience Demonstrated experience in writing and ability to think visually Strong sense of audience desires Outstanding communication skills Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards Use of Adobe Premier editing system is a plus Related military training and experience will be considered. Diversity Statement: At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve. Benefits: Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Job Info Job Identification: 2023059 Job Category: Content and News Posting Date: 10/28/2024, 08:38 PM Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Night Locations: 846 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70113, US #J-18808-Ljbffr