Executive News Producer (Am) - Wlbt

Gray Media • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi, is looking for a creative, inspirational leader to oversee our morning news coverage. In this position, you would be just one stop away from being a News Director, as four of our last five AM Executive Producers have that title. You would oversee 5 hours of daily content and supervise a staff of 14. You will need sound editorial judgment and excellent managerial and people skills. If you are ready to be a newsroom leader, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Journalism or Communications-related degree
• Equivalent military or work experience
• Experience as an accomplished Television News Producer

Responsibilities

• Oversee 5 hours of daily television news content
• Establish and execute the vision and mission for each newscast
• Manage a staff of 14 associates
• Coach and mentor the morning team, including 5 producers
• Lead daily editorial planning: Story selection, rundown strategy, live shot planning
• Champion cross-platform publishing, including web, social, and push alerts
• Conduct regular critiques and coaching to improve writing, producing, and show performance

What This Job Offers

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