Executive Producer

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
Executive Producer

Details:

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS is looking for an Executive Producer who can oversee newscasts in a faster paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team towards the vision. You will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social media. You are a pro when it comes to making decisions under the daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You can handle Breaking News when it comes, and when it doesn't, oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the ability to make those you oversee better.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscastsResearch, pitch, and gather enterprise news storiesOversight of the use of all our graphics resources to enhance our presentationManage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalistsRespond to breaking newsOversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagementWrite compelling news stories in active voiceBooth newscasts when neededPost stories and video on station website and on mobileLead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise stories in editorial meetingsPerform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing important feedback.Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering

Requirements

Three years producing experienceHave demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visuallyCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslySummarize information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsUnwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsAdobe Premier editing systemRelated military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
12/5/2024

Closing Date:
1/4/2025

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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