Executive Producer

2060 Digital•Duluth, MN

About The Position

The Executive Producer is responsible for producing the 6PM newscast and making decisions about story selection, coverage assignments, story format and duration, and broadcast order. The role works with the News Director on short- and long-term strategies, manages project workflow and challenges, and communicates objectives, goals, and action plans to newsroom staff. The Executive Producer exercises independent judgment, serves as a decision-maker for newscasts, and can make managerial decisions when the News Director is unavailable. The position responds to breaking news by making timely decisions and communicating clearly with crews and newsroom staff, and coordinates multiple field crews. It works with producers and reporters to develop stories, identify contacts, and track follow-ups. The Executive Producer also coordinates with the Digital Manager on web and social media coverage, uses livestream technology to distribute breaking news or live press events, and manages nightside staff. Nightside responsibilities include coordinating with reporters and producers, stepping in during breaking news, reviewing broadcast and web scripts, and communicating with the overnight crew. The role requires knowledge of local, national, and global events and a good understanding of government and legal policy and procedures.

Requirements

College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
At least four years of newsroom experience.
At least two years of experience as a producer.
Articulate in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to get along with and motivate a broad range of personalities.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and organize.
Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

Produce the 6PM newscast.
Decide which stories to include in newscasts, who should cover them, their format and duration, and the order in which they air.
Work with the News Director to plan short- and long-term strategies and manage project workflow and challenges.
Communicate objectives, goals, and action plans to newsroom staff.
Make managerial decisions when the News Director is unavailable and serve as an independent decision-maker for newscasts.
Make timely decisions during breaking news and communicate clearly with assigned crews and newsroom staff.
Coordinate multiple field crews.
Work with producers and reporters to develop stories, find contacts, and track follow-up stories.
Coordinate with the Digital Manager on what stories to post online and on social media and how to post them.
Use livestream technology to distribute breaking news or live press events in real time.
Manage nightside staff by coordinating with reporters and producers, stepping in during breaking news, reviewing broadcast and web scripts, and communicating with the overnight crew.
Stay knowledgeable about local, national, and global events and understand government and legal policy and procedures.