Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Syracuse, NY

3d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH is hiring a Morning News Executive Producer to oversee news content for fairness, balance, and accuracy. The Executive Producer will produce daily newscasts and oversee the production of newscasts and special programming, working closely with producers and reporters on daily story selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, this person is expected to lead by example. The role oversees daily newscasts to ensure they provide local communities with relevant information to alert, protect, and empower audiences. It supervises producers and reporters, reviews scripts, and provides feedback to encourage strong storytelling. The Executive Producer manages the newsroom and breaking news situations, collaborates with News Directors and other station managers on special segments, and plans continuity into upcoming newscasts. The position offers a base salary range of $50,000 to $60,000. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits including a retirement plan, insurance, health plans, paid leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent.
Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms.
Ability to perform well under pressure, manage breaking news, and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
Strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
Strong people skills, with an emphasis on coaching and motivating.
Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic.
Strong writing skills and a proven track record of getting results on initiatives.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily newscasts to ensure they serve local communities with relevant information that alerts, protects, and empowers audiences.
Supervise producers and reporters, review scripts, and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling.
Manage the newsroom and handle breaking news situations.
Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments.
Plan and oversee continuity into upcoming newscasts.
Produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming.
Work with producers and reporters on daily story selection and coverage.
Lead by example as a newsroom leader.