Executive Producer
About The Position
The Executive Producer will be responsible for determining the best news stories for the program and creating the daily rundown. This role leads the program from pre-production through the live broadcast, managing and adjusting the rundown as news develops. The Executive Producer collaborates with show hosts and on-air talent, provides direction to hosts and production staff, and addresses editorial or production issues. This position involves identifying compelling news stories, developing story ideas, and planning segments. The Executive Producer will manage breaking news, make real-time editorial decisions, and coordinate with various newsroom personnel including producers, assignment editors, reporters, and digital teams. Overseeing the selection and integration of guests, as well as the production and accuracy of visual elements like video and graphics, is crucial. The role requires leading the control room during live broadcasts, delegating responsibilities, and supervising production staff. Ensuring content accuracy, adherence to editorial standards, and producing timely content under tight deadlines are key. The Executive Producer must stay updated on domestic and international news and monitor program performance for improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or similar.
- 5+ years of live television news production experience, including significant Executive Producer or Senior Producer experience.
- Strong live control-room and breaking-news experience.
- Experience working directly with on-air talent and managing a production team.
- Strong writing, editorial, and organizational skills.
- Ability to make quick editorial decisions and remain composed under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with newsroom/rundown systems and broadcast production tools.
- Team player with effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive and solutions focused.
Responsibilities
- Determine the best news stories for the program and create the daily rundown.
- Lead the program from pre-production through the live broadcast.
- Manage and adjust the rundown as news develops during the live broadcast.
- Collaborate with show hosts and on-air talent in program preparation and execution.
- Provide direction to hosts and production staff and address editorial or production issues as they arise.
- Identify compelling news stories and develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
- Manage breaking news and make real-time editorial decisions when coverage changes.
- Coordinate with producers, associate producers, booking producers, assignment editors, reporters, digital teams, and other newsroom personnel.
- Oversee the selection and integration of guests into the program.
- Oversee the production and accuracy of video, graphics, live shots, packages, and other visual elements.
- Lead and communicate with the control room during the live broadcast, including coordination with the director, producers, graphics, video, audio, and technical teams.
- Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to producers, associate producers, and booking producers.
- Supervise and provide feedback to production staff.
- Ensure content is accurate, properly sourced, and meets editorial standards.
- Produce timely content under tight deadlines.
- Stay up to date with domestic and international news, politics, and current events.
- Monitor program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
