EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - WDBJ

Gray Television•Roanoke, VA

41d

About The Position

The Executive Producer (EP) oversees the content and flow of daily newscasts and other platforms. This individual mentors, leads, and coaches producers to help them grow. The EP helps coordinate severe weather and breaking news coverage, ensures the product is accurate, and promotes the image of the station.

Requirements

Able to manage, mentor, and lead a team of producers
Able to edit video and audio on industry-standard equipment
Basic computer skills, including internet usage and word processing applications
Ability to write clearly and accurately
Able to be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts
Willingness to work flexible hours and possess the ability to work well with co-workers
Works effectively with other departments to achieve efficiency and consistency
Possesses a broad working knowledge of the market - issues, people, and places important to making informed news decisions
Strong news judgment
Strong research skills, including conducting online research using various search engines
Ability to handle and adjust accordingly to last-minute changes
Ability to make quick decisions and work well under pressure
Advanced knowledge of newsroom software
Web publishing/posting skills, photo editing, and limited HTML skills
Strong initiative and attention to detail are required
Excellent multi-tasker, strong organizational skills
Ability to work with limited supervision is a must
Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
Knowledge of how social media outlets work; experience with web
Understanding of and ability to follow and enforce the journalistic code of ethics
Maintains professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
Remains positive and fosters a positive work environment

Responsibilities

Lead editorial meetings along with news managers
Work with producers to prioritize and organize newscasts following station brand and goals.
Oversee the content and flow of daily newscasts
Ensures copy is written clearly, concisely, and conversationally by reporters, anchors, and producers
Must maintain a working knowledge of current events, community issues, and a list of local contacts
Research and brainstorm story ideas, and articulate the ideas so that others understand your vision
Plan special and breaking news coverage and coverage for sweeps periods
Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members working on the newscasts
Accurately and calmly handles decision-making during the on-air process.
Manage a team of producers, including evaluations and scheduling
Post TV & web assignments for the team
Send out text alerts from breaking stories
Oversee topical promotion
Create and approve graphics from inception to on-air
Capable of accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that make stories understandable to the viewer
Fill in for assignment managers & producers
Communicate with the necessary staff during breaking news
Post content to the website each day
Engage viewers using social media
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Work mornings, dayside, evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.