Executive Producer

The Film Market; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal Dallas/Fort Worth is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the creation, production and promotion of a new 3PM newscast on KXAS. The role provides editorial leadership across platforms and guides news staff while coordinating with the Telemundo team in a duopoly environment.

The ideal candidate has at least five years as a TV news producer or executive producer, strong leadership and storytelling skills, and the ability to motivate a diverse team to deliver innovative,

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a television News Producer or Executive Producer.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation, production and promotion of a new 3PM newscast on KXAS.
• Provide editorial leadership across platforms and guide news employees.
• Lead a producer-driven newsroom in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Skills

Leadership

News Production

Editorial direction

Team motivation

Deadline-driven

Publicity & promotion

Digital & social media

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Newsroom systems

Video editing

Job description

The Executive Producer is a leadership position overseeing the creation, production and promotion components of a brand new 3PM newscast on KXAS. This position encompasses editorial leadership of the new broadcast and non-linear content. The Executive Producer's role is to oversee production of news content on multiple platforms, provide guidance and direction to news employees and be an active member of the news management team. The ideal candidate will know how to motivate and manage a team in producing a show that is a great marriage between in-depth content and viewer advocacy. We’re looking for an energetic leader who embraces taking risks and wants to create an innovative product that stands out in the market. The ideal candidate knows how to effectively inspire and support a team, be a consistently high performer, and deliver clear direction and feedback each and every day. As we are a duopoly, it is also expected that this newsroom leader would interact nightly with the Telemundo news team by sharing content, coordinating resources, and offering insight.

Executive Producer

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Minimum of five years experience as a television News Producer or Executive Producer
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Must be willing to work in Dallas/Ft. Worth just south of DFW airport
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be able to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends as needed, at times with last-minute notification
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Dispute Resolution program

Desired Qualifications

• Must possess strong journalistic skills, be creative and have ability to write and edit broadcast copy and promotions
• Demonstrated competence in newsroom computer systems including editing video and posting digital content
• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms and ability to incorporate them into daily newscasts
• Creative approach to storytelling, explainers and problem solving
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines
• Proven strong leadership and management skills required
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented
• Must function well in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to direct the news crew in a “producer-driven” environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Familiarity with local leaders a plus
• Up to date on and interested in current news events
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player who is flexible
• High degree of integrity and professionalism

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.