Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Open door policy

Upward mobility

Job summary

A leading media company in Las Vegas is seeking an Executive Producer to manage news content, ensuring fairness and accuracy. The role involves overseeing daily newscasts, supervising a team of producers and reporters, managing breaking news, and collaborating on special segments. Candidates should have a strong background in storytelling and journalism, with at least four years of experience in a television news environment. The position offers a supportive workplace culture with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of four years' experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent.
Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories.
Strong understanding of digital media.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily newscasts for relevance and accuracy.
Supervise producers and reporters, provide feedback.
Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations.
Collaborate with station managers to create special segments.
Plan continuity into upcoming newscasts.

Skills

Storytelling across multiple platforms

Ability to manage breaking news

Problem identification and solution

Commitment to journalistic standards

Interpersonal skills for coaching

Digital traffic driving

Writing skills and results-driven

Education

College degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

KSNV has an immediate opening for an 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, reporters and editors 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 perform 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 four (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

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.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

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