Executive Producer

KCCI-TV; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits for families

Job summary

KCCI-TV in Des Moines is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the newsroom's editorial vision across broadcast and digital platforms. This hands-on position requires at least three years of producing experience, demonstrated writing abilities, and strong coaching skills to develop the newsroom team. Responsibilities include managing daily newscast rundowns, responding decisively to breaking news, and overseeing enterprise story development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years producing experience required.
• Demonstrated writing experience is essential.
• Coordination of several crews and responsibilities simultaneously needed.
• Must have the ability to summarize information clearly.
• Experience with are crucial for effective presentations.
• Strong ethical standards in journalism are necessary.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rundowns and scripts for broadcasts focusing on clarity.
• Respond decisively to breaking news on air and online.
• Pitch and develop impactful enterprise stories.
• Coach and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists.
• Enhance presentations using all graphics resources.
• Write engaging news stories in an active voice.
• Boost newscasts when necessary.
• Maintain communication with news and production teams.

Skills

Producing experience

Writing experience

Visual thinking skills

Creative presentation style

Journalistic integrity

Ability to summarize information

Leadership and coaching

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Job Description

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the newsroom’s editorial vision across broadcast and digital platforms in a fast-paced news environment. This hands‑on newsroom leader will translate strategy into daily newscasts and digital coverage, recruit producers, and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. When breaking news arises, the Executive Producer will respond decisively. Otherwise, the role involves overseeing a compelling product that delivers interesting content to viewers. Coaching and leadership skills are essential to develop those the executive supervises. The Executive Producer reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rundowns and scripts for daily newscasts with a focus on clarity, pacing, and storytelling
• Respond decisively to breaking news on digital and on air
• Research, pitch, and develop enterprise stories that resonate across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Manage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalists
• Oversee the use of all graphics resources to enhance presentation
• Write compelling news stories in active voice
• Booth newscasts when needed
• Communicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering

Requirements

• Three years producing experience
• Demonstrated writing experience and visual thinking skills
• Coordinator of several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to summarize information into easy‑to‑understand components
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Experience with Adobe Premiere editing system
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We believe in diversity, compassion, and representation in the content we create.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.