KABC Morning Executive Producer

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee Eyewitness News Mornings. This Monday-Friday overnight/early morning position requires a proven leader with excellent news judgment, strong writing skills, a passion for being first with breaking news and the creativity to produce content that is impactful and relevant. You must be an excellent communicator with strong people skills. This position will work an overnight or very early morning shift and supervise morning news content across all platforms. Demonstrated expertise in digital, social media and streaming is a must. This position will collaborate with the Morning News Senior Producer and Weekend Morning Executive Producer to create and execute coverage strategies and manage staff. Current or previous experience managing a successful morning newscast preferred. Knowledge of Southern California a plus. This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in local television news production
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours and adaptable to change
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Dalet
• Management experience in top 20 market
• Knowledge of Southern California a plus

Responsibilities

• Work overnight shift and lead the way on live breaking news and event coverage.
• Willing and able to jump into the producer chair to fill-in if needed
• Must have eye for impact, relevance, and moments that connect with viewers
• Supervise linear and digital producers, writers and reporters, proofing scripts and providing needed feedback and accountability
• Encourage producers and writers to use creative production techniques to enhance content
• Work with assignment desk to proactively plan out morning coverage
• Manage staffing needs and foster a positive and collaborative workplace attitude
• Fill in for other EP shifts as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive