Senior Executive Producer

Hearst•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Executive Producer to lead content execution across platforms, oversee dayside newscasts, and coach newsroom leaders in a fast-paced, collaborative news environment. The position reports to the News Director. The Senior Executive Producer is responsible for the quality and presentation of content in newscasts and on digital platforms. As the leader of content execution, this role coordinates editorial priorities, breaking news coverage, production resources, and newsroom workflow to uphold high standards for storytelling, urgency, and presentation. The role manages, coaches, and motivates Executive Producers, producers, and newsroom staff across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. The successful candidate will bring a strong editorial voice, sound news judgment, and an aggressive coverage style. They will make ethical decisions under pressure, lead breaking news coverage, and improve the performance of those they supervise through coaching and mentorship. They should thrive during breaking news and identify compelling, promotable stories when news is slower.

Requirements

Minimum five years of television news producing experience.
Exceptional writing, editorial, and storytelling skills.
Proven experience coaching and developing newsroom talent.
Demonstrated success leading breaking news coverage and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong news judgment and exceptional editorial decision-making.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate teams, and lead under pressure.
Creative approach to storytelling and showcasing all production resources.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Commitment to coaching, collaboration, and developing newsroom leaders.
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous newsroom management or leadership experience.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Own the overall presentation, quality, and execution of all newscasts for on-air and digital platforms.
Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Executive Producers, producers, and daily newsroom production.
Coach Executive Producers and line producers to strengthen editorial judgment, storytelling, writing, and leadership skills.
Coach anchors, reporters, and photojournalists to improve content, storytelling, and presentation.
Review and oversee rundowns, scripts, pacing, and overall newscast execution to ensure consistency and quality.
Lead the newsroom's response to breaking news, coordinating coverage, staffing, and production priorities under deadline.
Serve as the newsroom's central coordinator for daily content production, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
Oversee planning and execution of the newsroom's sweeps strategy, special coverage, and promotable content initiatives.
Help recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain top-producing talent.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively across all levels of the newsroom and partner departments.