Executive Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and the live newscasts for a daypart. Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content. Define strategic direction with News Director and Asst. ND for content coverage to meet station objectives. Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations. Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices and social platforms. Responsible for successful promotion and marketing of newscasts. Manage Schedules for Producers and Associate Producers. Work with other News Managers to develop strategic plans for big news events. Recruit Producers and Associate Producers. Ability to work all hours and be on-call on weekends. Produces a newscast if needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology

Responsibilities

Supervises news content across all media platforms and live newscasts for a daypart.
Evaluates stories and organizes them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content.
Defines strategic direction with News Director and Asst. ND for content coverage to meet station objectives.
Manages the newsroom and contributes to the editorial process.
Makes solid decisions in breaking news situations.
Executes strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices and social platforms.
Responsible for successful promotion and marketing of newscasts.
Manages schedules for Producers and Associate Producers.
Works with other News Managers to develop strategic plans for big news events.
Recruits Producers and Associate Producers.
Produces a newscast if needed.