Executive Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. seeks an Executive Producer to oversee daily newscasts and special projects, ensuring fairness, balance and accuracy. The role leads by example, coordinating with producers and reporters on coverage and daily selection.

As newsroom leader, you will guide staff, manage breaking news situations, and collaborate with News Directors to plan segments, while maintaining high journalistic standards and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent.
• Strong writing skills with a proven track record for getting results on initiatives.
• College degree in Journalism or related field preferred.
• Commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure fairness, balance and accuracy.
• Supervise producers and reporters, review scripts, and provide feedback.
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower audiences.
• Collaborate with News Directors and station managers to create special segments.
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts.
• Produce newscasts on occasions when a fill-in producer is needed.

Skills

Storytelling across platforms

Breaking news management

Problem solving

Journalistic ethics

People management

Driving digital traffic

Television news production

Strong writing skills

Education

Bachelor's 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 oversee production of newscasts and special projects. 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 news room 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
• Produce newscasts on occasions when a fill-in producer is needed

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 experience 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 of 
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