Executive Producer

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University- NJ PBS seeks an Executive Producer to direct daily news content across broadcast, digital platforms, and live streams. You will plan the nightly newscast, interview shows, and special coverage, guiding editorial direction and ensuring quality across all channels.

You will lead a team, collaborate with the News Director, manage breaking news balance, and uphold public media ethics while coordinating with technical staff to deliver compelling, accurate coverage.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in broadcast news production, including rundown management, live newscast and special event program execution.
• Demonstrated experience in digital news content production on multiple platforms.
• Proficiency with newsroom management systems and broadcast production tools.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the daily rundown and oversee live production of news programs and digital platforms.
• Time scripts and segments to appropriate length for each platform.
• Coordinate with assignment desk, reporters, anchors, and staff to ensure readiness.
• Write and edit scripts and promos for daily programs.
• Oversee planning and execution of news content on all platforms.

Skills

Rundown management

Live newscast execution

Digital news content production

Newsroom management systems

Broadcast production tools

Deadline pressure handling

Journalism background

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field

Tools

Broadcast production tools

Newsroom software systems

Job description

Job Description SUMMARY:

Reporting to the News Director, the Executive Producer is responsible for NJ PBS's news content across all platforms, including broadcast programs, digital content, live streaming, and live coverage. This position plans and executes the daily news broadcasts that air on NJ PBS, including a weeknight evening newscast, a weekday news interview talk show, and any special broadcast coverage of planned events or breaking news. This position also oversees the planning and editorial direction of content on digital platforms and live streaming channels. The Executive Producer works closely with the News Director to balance breaking news (on digital and/or linear platforms) with planned coverage.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and manage the daily rundown and oversee the live production of video-based news programs — including those for the nightly newscast and other broadcast programs, digital platforms, and special event coverage — selecting and ordering stories for maximum editorial impact. Time scripts and segments to appropriate length depending on platform. Coordinate with the assignment desk, reporters, anchors, and technical staff to ensure all elements are ready before they are posted or aired. Write and edit scripts and promos for daily programs. Assist in developing future NJ PBS live-streaming channels. Track story progress and production deadlines, alerting producers, reporters, and editors when deadlines are at risk. Adapt coverage plans in response to breaking news, re-stacking rundowns and coordinating live coverage as needed. Review reporter packages and edited content before it is posted or aired, checking for accuracy, fairness, and technical quality. Oversee the planning and execution of news content on all digital platforms. Supervise the Producer, Digital Content; the V-Mix Operator; and the Graphics Producer and Editor to ensure seamless content delivery across broadcast, digital, and live streaming platforms. Work closely with the News Director to develop coverage strategies, establish editorial priorities, and ensure consistency across NJ PBS news platforms. Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
• MINIMUM of four years of experience in broadcast news production, including rundown management, live newscast and special event program execution.
• Demonstrated experience in digital news content production on multiple platforms.
• Proficiency with newsroom management systems and broadcast production tools.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Strong background in journalism.
• PREFERRED: Experience at a news media organization or PBS-affiliated station.
• Familiarity with the New Jersey news landscape.
• Experience with digital-first and multiplatform newscast workflows.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Procedure For Candidacy:

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range $95,000.00-$120,000.00 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer. Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

Department NJ PBS Position Type Administrative

Contact Information: For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail].

Inclusion Statement Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/ Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

About Us Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions. Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.