EVENING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - WMTV

GRAY MEDIA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WMTV-TV/Gray Media in Madison, WI is seeking an Evening Executive Producer to lead the 4–10 PM newscasts across TV and digital platforms. You will mentor producers, shape editorial calls, and ensure punchy, urgent storytelling from screen to mobile.

You'll drive innovative coverage, manage breaking news decisions, and guide the team to connect with audiences online while serving the Madison community with impactful journalism.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years producing experience in a newsroom.
• Degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong editorial judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Digital-first mindset with audience-focused storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evening charge for 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 PM newscasts with punchy, urgent storytelling.
• Coach and mentor producers to strengthen shows and rundowns.
• Make editorial decisions on story placement, scripts, and breaking news coverage.
• Coordinate reporters and editors to move quickly to action as news develops.
• Partner with News Director on station initiatives and election coverage.
• Drive content across on-air and digital/social platforms for engagement.
• Champion community impact in Madison through focused coverage.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Multi-tasking

Digital-first mindset

Strategic vision

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

Arc

Edius

Syncbak

Chartbeat

Job description

WMTV-Station-Madison, WI
615 Forward Drive
Madison, WI 53711, USA

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WMTV:

WMTV serves south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station - leading the market in news and weather coverage and we are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on our digital platforms.

We work hard and take pride in getting it right.

WMTV has been named the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association News Operation of the Year AND the WBA's Station of the Year. RTDNA recognized the station with six regional Edward R. Murrows, including Breaking News Coverage and Investigative Reporting. The station won two National Edward R. Murrow awards for digital and breaking news coverage.

What's better than working at the #1 station in the nation's #1 city? Join our award-winning team and live, work and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

This isn't just about filling time slots; it's about owning the evening narrative across every screen - from the TV in the living room to the phone in a viewer's hand. If you're a strategic thinker who can pivot on a dime when news breaks and still keep your team focused on the big picture, you're exactly who we need at WMTV.

As the evening executive producer you aren't just a manager, you're a mentor helping the next generation of journalists find their voice. We strive to innovate at WMTV. We don't just do things \"the way they've always been done.\" We are evolving and you'll be at the forefront of that change. You'll also work in one of the best cities in the country, with a team that loves where they live. Ready to lead the evening and make your mark in Madison? Let's talk.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the evening charge. Oversee the strategic execution and presentation of our 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 PM newscasts, ensuring every show is punchy, relevant, and urgent.
• Coach your team. Work one-on-one with producers to help them grow their shows, sharpen their presentation, and find the \"wow\" factor in every rundown.
• Own the editorial call. Make the tough decisions on story placement, reporter script approval, and breaking news coverage with confidence and clarity.
• Reroute and respond. Act as the air traffic controller for our reporters, moving them quickly to where the action is as news develops.
• Execute major initiatives. Partner with the News Director to bring station staples to life - from high-stakes Election coverage to our station initiatives in the community.
• Drive the digital mindset. Ensure our content doesn't just live on air, but sparks engagement across all digital and social platforms.
• Champion community impact. Lead the charge on our news coverage for our station food and diaper drive, helping us make a real difference in the Madison community.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3-5 years of producing experience (you've been in the trenches and know how to build a great show).
• A degree in Journalism or a related field and a rock-solid understanding of editorial judgment.
• Excellent Communicator. You can talk to anyone - from a green reporter to a veteran anchor, and get everyone on the same page quickly.
• Multi-tasking Mastery. You can approve a script, monitor a scanner, and give a producer feedback all at the same time (and make it look easy).
• Digital-First Brain. You don't see \"digital\" as an extra task; you see it as the primary way we connect with our audience throughout the night.
• Urgency and Empathy. You know how to move fast when news breaks, but you never lose sight of the people behind the stories and the people in the newsroom.
• Strategic Vision. You're already thinking about how to win the November Election coverage while everyone else is just focused on tonight's 6 PM.
• Familiarity with ENPS, Arc, Edius, Syncbak and Chartbeat are a plus, but not required.

WMTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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