National Senior Executive Producer - Spectrum News SN+
About The Position
Ready to lead a team of talented professionals in creating top-quality news programming? Look no further than Spectrum News! S pectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities. Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. As the Sr Mgr Sr Exec Producer , you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the daily production of news programming during your assigned shift. You will lead and supervise a team of shift managers, producers, writers, reporters, technical staff, and other production staff to ensure that each news story goes from concept to air. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the editorial and production values of news programming meet Spectrum Networks' high standards and drive viewership, grow the audience, and strengthen the brand. You'll make data-informed decisions about what's resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter. As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. We are focused on fostering a healthy and people-first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.
Requirements
- Management experience - 3+ years
- experience as a senior or unit producer at a news station - 5+ years
- Bachelor's degree in journalism
- Ability to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
- ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations
- ability to work under time pressure deadlines
- Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
- Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to 'breaking news', and/or severe weather emergencies
- ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
Responsibilities
- overseeing all aspects of the daily production of news programming during your assigned shift
- lead and supervise a team of shift managers, producers, writers, reporters, technical staff, and other production staff to ensure that each news story goes from concept to air
- ensure that the editorial and production values of news programming meet Spectrum Networks' high standards and drive viewership, grow the audience, and strengthen the brand
- make data-informed decisions about what's resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
