Executive Producer

TEGNA Inc. • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer. The EP oversees all elements of news programs as well as helps inspire and manage a talented, passionate staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching strong storytelling for one of the most successful newsrooms in the country. The position requires strong editorial judgement, a strategic mindset, and an aggressive approach to covering breaking news on digital and broadcast platforms. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of leadership and a propensity for taking on and executing big projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism preferred
• 3-5 years minimum producing experience
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of AP Style Writing and broadcast production techniques
• Must be well-versed in local, national, and international news stories
• Requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
• Knowledge of Edius, photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems a plus
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Copy edit news stories by reporters, producers and anchors
• Coach and provide regular feedback for producers and reporters
• Produce special news events, shows and coverage outside the daily newscasts
• Assist with hiring newscast producers and associate producers
• Assist News Director and other leaders in managing day-to-day news operations
• Manage team of anchors, producers, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, digital content producers and editors
• Regularly critique newscasts with staff, both as a team and with individual producers
• Oversee multiple newscasts to ensure they meet strategic goals and fit the WNEP brand
• Manage schedules
• Participate in daily planning meetings
• Contribute story ideas for newscasts

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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