Executive Producer News

Fort Myers Broadcasting CoFort Myers, FL
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)
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