Executive Producer

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Key Responsibilities

Determine the best news stories for the program and create the daily rundown. Lead the program from pre-production through the live broadcast.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or similar. 5+ years of live television news production experience, including significant Executive Producer or Senior Producer experience.

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Responsibilities

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→Determine the best news stories for the program and create the daily rundown.
→Lead the program from pre-production through the live broadcast.
→Manage and adjust the rundown as news develops during the live broadcast.
→Collaborate with show hosts and on-air talent in program preparation and execution.
→Provide direction to hosts and production staff and address editorial or production issues as they arise.
→Identify compelling news stories and develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
→Manage breaking news and make real-time editorial decisions when coverage changes.
→Coordinate with producers, associate producers, booking producers, assignment editors, reporters, digital teams, and other newsroom personnel.
→Oversee the selection and integration of guests into the program.
→Oversee the production and accuracy of video, graphics, live shots, packages, and other visual elements.
→Lead and communicate with the control room during the live broadcast, including coordination with the director, producers, graphics, video, audio, and technical teams.
→Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to producers, associate producers, and booking producers.
→Supervise and provide feedback to production staff.
→Ensure content is accurate, properly sourced, and meets editorial standards.
→Produce timely content under tight deadlines.
→Stay up to date with domestic and international news, politics, and current events.
→Monitor program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or similar.
5+ years of live television news production experience, including significant Executive Producer or Senior Producer experience.
Strong live control-room and breaking-news experience.
Experience working directly with on-air talent and managing a production team.
Strong writing, editorial, and organizational skills.
Ability to make quick editorial decisions and remain composed under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with newsroom/rundown systems and broadcast production tools.
Team player with effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive and solutions focused.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.