Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer
About The Position
WVTM, the NBC and CBS affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Multiplatform Morning Executive Producer to oversee newscasts in a fast-paced news environment. The role develops a vision for newscasts and leads a team in delivering compelling content across broadcast, mobile and social platforms. The Executive Producer makes decisions under daily pressure, handles breaking news, and oversees a compelling product when news is not breaking. In addition to overseeing the news product, this leader coaches and develops newsroom staff, recruits producers, and works with the News Director to implement strategies for each newscast. The position reports to the News Director and is performed on-site with regular in-person attendance.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience producing newscasts.
- Demonstrated writing and editing ability, with strong news judgment and visual storytelling skills.
- A clear understanding of audience needs and how to present news across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
- Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and coordinate crews and coverage in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to explain complex information clearly and accurately.
- Creative presentation skills and the ability to make effective use of available content and newsroom resources.
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to journalistic accuracy and fairness.
- Related education, training and experience will be considered, including an equivalent combination.
- Related military training and experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Work with newsroom managers and colleagues to develop and carry out news strategies informed by audience needs, research and editorial judgment.
- Oversee planning and preparation of morning rundowns, scripts, teases, graphics and overall newscast presentation.
- Set clear editorial priorities and ensure coverage is accurate, urgent, relevant and easy to understand.
- Coach and provide feedback to producers, reporters, anchors, photographers and assignment desk staff.
- Lead the newsroom’s response to breaking news, coordinating coverage and timely updates across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
- Oversee the digital response to breaking news and encourage meaningful engagement with audiences on social media.
- Work with reporters and digital staff to extend stories beyond the newscast through web stories, video, social posts and other platform-appropriate content.
- Write and edit clear, active and compelling news copy as needed.
- Ensure stories are accurately presented, visually strong and use newsroom resources effectively.
- Meet deadlines and help the team manage competing assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Gather news, coordinate crews and contribute to coverage as needed.
- Produce or booth newscasts when needed.
- Help recruit, train, schedule and develop newsroom staff; conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Communicate effectively with newsroom staff and with promotion, production and engineering teams.
- Uphold WVTM 13 and Hearst Television’s journalistic standards, ethics and brand guidelines.
- Work on-site and maintain regular in-person attendance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Emotional wellness support.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- LGBTQ+ health services.
- Additional benefits to meet employees’ and their families’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
