Executive Producer News

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co • Fort Myers, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WINK News-Southwest Florida’s News leader is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to help lead our nightside team. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of high-quality news content, driving the editorial direction of our newscast while also overseeing producers.

Requirements

• 3+ years in television news, with a focus on editorial leadership and management.
• Strong knowledge of news production processes, including story development, scriptwriting, and on-air presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high-performance.
• Exceptional editorial judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced news environment.
• Proficient in current news industry trends, digital platforms, and multimedia storytelling techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Deep understanding of journalistic ethics and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or broadcasting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall editorial vision and strategy for our news programs.
• Stay informed about current events, news trends, and audience preferences to guide decision-making.
• Determine the news stories to cover, prioritize coverage, and allocate resources effectively.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, and news anchors to shape story ideas and enhance their delivery.
• Oversee the entire news production process, including planning, story development, scripting, and on-air presentation.
• Coordinate with various departments, such as news gathering, research, and technical teams, to ensure seamless execution of news programs.
• Review and approve scripts, graphics, videos, and other visual elements for broadcast.
• Lead and inspire a team of news professionals, including producers, editors, writers, and production staff.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Encourage a collaborative and innovative work culture that promotes excellence, creativity, and journalistic integrity.
• Uphold high journalistic standards and ethics in news reporting, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of news content, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and production techniques to enhance the overall quality and innovation of our news programming.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability
• PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree