Local News Executive Producer

WXII/WCWG TV is looking for a Local News Executive Producer (EP) who can be a strong leader in the newsroom and oversee newscasts. You will manage, coach, and motivate a team of producers, reporters, anchors, editors, and photojournalists who strive for excellence. You must be an effective communicator and make decisions under deadline pressure that contribute to the success of the product. As Executive Producer, you must have a solid producing background, strong news judgement, and ethical integrity. The Executive Producer will work closely with other news managers, help recruit new producers, and help the employees they supervise be successful. You will report to the News Director.ResponsibilitiesOversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscastsOversight of the use of graphics and presentationCoaching producers, reporters, editors, and photojournalistsReacting to breaking news on all platformsProducing newscasts when neededPosting content to all digital platformsMust perform administrative duties including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing critical feedbackCommunicating effectively with news staff, promotions, and production/engineeringIn-person attendance is requiredRequirementsThree years producing experiencePossess outstanding communication skillsAbility to multi-taskCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsRelated military experience and/or training will be considered

#J-18808-Ljbffr