Digital Executive Producer

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make your mark in digital media in a competitive news market. Fort Myers Broadcasting Company, a growing family-owned and operated business and CBS affiliate (WINK) in Southwest Florida, has an immediate opening for a Digital Executive Producer. The person in this position will be involved in the day-to-day production of news for digital platforms, including winknews.com, the WINK News app, and our social media platforms. Also, they would w ork closely with the Digital Director, Digital Producers, and Reporters on daily content and breaking news stories. We are a fast-paced newsroom with news always happening. If you have excellent writing skills and solid news judgment, this job is for you.

Requirements

• At least three years of newsroom leadership experience preferred as an executive producer, assistant news director, or news director
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays, mornings, evenings and weekends
• Experience successfully leading teams through content transformation
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of AP ENPS and content management systems a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
• Prolonged sitting and computer use, including typing and viewing screens.
• Clear verbal and written communication in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site for assigned shifts, including extended hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or related field a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Digital Content Producers, Graphic and Video editors, and Social Media Managers
• Work closely with Co-Executive Producer, Assistant News Director, Digital Director and Managing Editor on daily and future assignments
• Contribute to editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Review and approve digital content to ensure accuracy and quality in accordance with station guidelines
• Lead all aspects of additional assigned special projects from inception to completion
• Assist in scheduling of assigned direct reports
• Regularly critique digital editorial pieces with the staff, both as a team and with individual producers
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all platforms
• Work collaboratively with other managers
• Perform other essential functions as assigned

Benefits

• Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 1 st of the month after 30 days employment Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive