The E.W. Scripps Company
Executive Producer, WFTX
The E.W. Scripps Company, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
WFTX, the E.W. Scripps owned FOX affiliate in Ft. Myers-Cape Coral, Florida has an immediate opening for an energetic morning Executive Producer.This opportunity offers 3 things that can help propel you to the next level: PLENTY of news in the news-cycle, a leadership opportunity with creativity built-in, and a great team.We're part of Scripps network of stations in Florida, an open-records state flush with unpredictable and compelling stories.At WFTX, you'll have the chance to partner with veteran professional journalists and news managers who are looking for your creative showcasing within some brand guidelines to help lead 5 hours of hyper-local morning news. This team is committed to authentic, fact-based, and emotion-capturing journalism.
It's a team that works well with each other, and for each other,
helping to change lives for the better, hold leaders and stakeholders accountable, and contribute to the safety of the public in difficult times, like surviving a hurricane.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms.Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.Oversee and edit the writing of content including, but not limited, to teases and web headlines.Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff.Coach reporter-MMJs in fact-checking and story-telling techniques for the morning’s major stories, as well as identifying best opportunities for video, sound, and teases.Use “Big-Picture” thinking to envision and execute stories in compelling ways across TV, digital, social, and OTT platforms.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experienceGenerally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferredGenerally, 3+ years previous news producing experience preferredPrior managerial experience preferredWHAT YOU'LL BRING:Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel lawsAbility to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platformsWorking knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operationsFlexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and eveningsStrong work ethic; calm under pressure and comfortable in making critical decisions.
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It's a team that works well with each other, and for each other,
helping to change lives for the better, hold leaders and stakeholders accountable, and contribute to the safety of the public in difficult times, like surviving a hurricane.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms.Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.Oversee and edit the writing of content including, but not limited, to teases and web headlines.Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff.Coach reporter-MMJs in fact-checking and story-telling techniques for the morning’s major stories, as well as identifying best opportunities for video, sound, and teases.Use “Big-Picture” thinking to envision and execute stories in compelling ways across TV, digital, social, and OTT platforms.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experienceGenerally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferredGenerally, 3+ years previous news producing experience preferredPrior managerial experience preferredWHAT YOU'LL BRING:Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel lawsAbility to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platformsWorking knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operationsFlexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and eveningsStrong work ethic; calm under pressure and comfortable in making critical decisions.
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