Plaza TV & Appliance Inc.
Morning Executive Producer - WPXI TV
Plaza TV & Appliance Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
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The Morning Executive Producer at WPXI TV Pittsburgh will manage a team of TV and digital producers, writers, anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and directors. The EP crafts the look of the shows, manages story count, flow and placement of every story. They set the coverage expectation and manage repetition. The EP manages breaking news and the speed and style in which we get it on the air. The person in this job must be a quick-moving innovator who can lead the team in a changing media environment. The EP assists in all aspects of leading and managing a team such as establishing schedules, goal setting, and employee relations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Newscast & Brand Management – 90%Lead digital effort to engage viewers as they wake up and look at their phones firstExecute live-streaming strategy to encourage viewership on mobile and on other digital platformsWork closely with talent on social posts to encourage viewership of the newscastInnovate to match research as viewing behavior changesCraft newscast look by working with the Creative Services DepartmentManage story count and placementMust be intimate with the rundownManage story count vs. big story coverageCopy edits stories in the newscast and ensures that they are on target with research objectivesSet the coverage expectation by holding meetings with producers and conducting newscast critiquesManage repetition within newscasts and from newscast to newscastEnsure the product stays on brandHold producers accountable on story selection and ensures anchors and meteorologists stay on target with deliveryManage breaking newsEnsure that we are on the air quicklyMonitor the execution in the control roomFacilitate drills to ensure talent is up to speed.Hold writing seminars and trainings for new employeesAdministrative – 10%Lead and manages a team of TV and digital producers, writers, anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and directorsAssist in establishing schedules, goal setting, and employee relationsMinimum Qualifications
5 or more years of newsroom experience requiredMust be a quick leading innovator who can lead a team in a changing media environmentMust understand and be able to execute on evolving digital platformsMust be a good teacher and leaderAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsMust be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjectsMust be able to understand research and execute on the findingsAbility to work well with others and deal with employee issues appropriatelyPhysical Demands:A combination of physical work (standing, walking, lifting and carrying items such as laptop computers, pulling file drawers)Document review and computer use, including ability to manipulate fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouseExpected to work under deadline constraints and meet precise deadlines (including self-imposed deadlines)Routine interruptions and unforeseen assignments are to be expectedThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderatePreferred Qualifications
B.A. Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other field of study preferredAbout Cox Media GroupCMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG,
visit
www.coxmediagroup.comCMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values – Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference.If you are currently a CMG employee, please log into THRIVE to access our internal career center.CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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The Morning Executive Producer at WPXI TV Pittsburgh will manage a team of TV and digital producers, writers, anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and directors. The EP crafts the look of the shows, manages story count, flow and placement of every story. They set the coverage expectation and manage repetition. The EP manages breaking news and the speed and style in which we get it on the air. The person in this job must be a quick-moving innovator who can lead the team in a changing media environment. The EP assists in all aspects of leading and managing a team such as establishing schedules, goal setting, and employee relations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Newscast & Brand Management – 90%Lead digital effort to engage viewers as they wake up and look at their phones firstExecute live-streaming strategy to encourage viewership on mobile and on other digital platformsWork closely with talent on social posts to encourage viewership of the newscastInnovate to match research as viewing behavior changesCraft newscast look by working with the Creative Services DepartmentManage story count and placementMust be intimate with the rundownManage story count vs. big story coverageCopy edits stories in the newscast and ensures that they are on target with research objectivesSet the coverage expectation by holding meetings with producers and conducting newscast critiquesManage repetition within newscasts and from newscast to newscastEnsure the product stays on brandHold producers accountable on story selection and ensures anchors and meteorologists stay on target with deliveryManage breaking newsEnsure that we are on the air quicklyMonitor the execution in the control roomFacilitate drills to ensure talent is up to speed.Hold writing seminars and trainings for new employeesAdministrative – 10%Lead and manages a team of TV and digital producers, writers, anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and directorsAssist in establishing schedules, goal setting, and employee relationsMinimum Qualifications
5 or more years of newsroom experience requiredMust be a quick leading innovator who can lead a team in a changing media environmentMust understand and be able to execute on evolving digital platformsMust be a good teacher and leaderAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsMust be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjectsMust be able to understand research and execute on the findingsAbility to work well with others and deal with employee issues appropriatelyPhysical Demands:A combination of physical work (standing, walking, lifting and carrying items such as laptop computers, pulling file drawers)Document review and computer use, including ability to manipulate fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouseExpected to work under deadline constraints and meet precise deadlines (including self-imposed deadlines)Routine interruptions and unforeseen assignments are to be expectedThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderatePreferred Qualifications
B.A. Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other field of study preferredAbout Cox Media GroupCMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG,
visit
www.coxmediagroup.comCMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values – Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference.If you are currently a CMG employee, please log into THRIVE to access our internal career center.CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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