Executive Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Austin, Texas is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee news content, ensuring fairness and accuracy. The ideal candidate will manage daily newscasts, coach reporters, and handle breaking news situations while collaborating on special segments.

Candidates should have 3-4 years of production experience and a degree in Journalism or a related field. Apply to be part of a dynamic newsroom dedicated to empowering communities.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent.
• Proven track record for getting results on initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure relevant information is shared.
• Supervise producers and reporters; review scripts and provide feedback.
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations.
• Collaborate with News Directors for special segments.
• Plan and oversee continuity into upcoming newscasts.

Skills

Storytelling across multiple platforms

Managing breaking news

Problem identification and solutions

Commitment to journalistic standards

Coaching and motivating

Driving digital traffic

Strong writing skills

Education

College degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

KEYE has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to preform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of 3-4 (years exp) producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.