Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•San Antonio, TX

25d

About The Position

WOAI/KABB is hiring an Executive Producer to oversee morning news content and ensure overall fairness, balance, and accuracy. The role oversees newscast production, daily reporting, online content, and special programming, working closely with producers and reporters on story selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the Executive Producer is expected to lead by example. The Executive Producer oversees daily newscasts to ensure they are compelling, competitive, and relevant to local communities. The role supervises producers and reporters, reviews scripts, and provides feedback to encourage powerful storytelling. It also manages the newsroom and breaking news situations, collaborates with the News Director and station managers on special segments, plans continuity into upcoming newscasts, and can produce a daily newscast when needed. Sinclair describes its culture as goal-oriented and says it offers great benefits, an open-door policy, and upward mobility. The company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent.
Proven track record of orchestrating aggressive coverage and creating compelling, 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.
Ability to understand and manage multiplatform content and metrics.
Strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
Extraordinary 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 for 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 are compelling, competitive, and serve local communities with relevant information.
Supervise producers and reporters, review scripts, and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling.
Manage the newsroom and handle breaking news situations.
Collaborate with the News Director and other station managers to create special segments.
Plan and oversee continuity into upcoming newscasts.
Produce a daily newscast as a contingency.