Morning Executive Producer

Hearst•Lancaster, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

WGAL TV, a Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, Pennsylvania market, is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee fast-paced morning newscasts in a rapidly growing news market. The role shapes the overall look and feel of assigned newscasts, develops multiplatform content, oversees breaking news coverage and social engagement, and leads immediate and long-term editorial planning. The Executive Producer coaches newsroom staff, helps recruit producers, and partners closely with the News Director to strengthen the morning newscast across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The position requires a strong producing background, sound editorial judgment, excellent communication skills, and ethical decision-making under deadline pressure. In-person attendance is required.

Requirements

Minimum three years of producing experience.
Demonstrated writing experience and the ability to think visually.
Strong sense of audience desires.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to multitask and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Related experience and/or training may be considered, as may a combination of education and experience.
Related military training and experience will be considered.
In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Work with newsroom managers and colleagues to craft and carry out successful news strategies rooted in research and experience.
Oversee preparation of rundowns and scripts for morning newscasts.
Oversee the use of graphics resources to enhance the presentation.
Coach producers, reporters, photojournalists, and assignment editors.
Respond to breaking news.
Oversee digital responses to breaking news and social media engagement.
Write compelling news stories in active voice.
Meet deadlines.
Gather news.
Booth and produce newscasts when needed.
Post stories and videos on web platforms, including the website and social media.
Perform administrative duties, including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and providing critical feedback.
Communicate effectively with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering.
Help recruit producers and partner with the News Director to implement strategies that strengthen the morning newscast across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.