Executive Producer

Montclair State University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University is seeking an Executive Producer to command NJ PBS’s news coverage across broadcast, digital, and live streaming platforms. You will plan and execute daily news broadcasts, oversee a weeknight newscast, a weekday interview show, and special event coverage while guiding editorial direction for digital channels.

You will lead the daily rundown, coordinate with desks and anchors, write scripts, and manage live productions to ensure timely, accurate coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience in broadcast news production and rundown management.
• Proficiency with newsroom management systems and broadcast production tools.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced live news environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Broadcast news production

Digital news content production

Newsroom management systems

Deadline-driven

Journalism background

Education

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

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.

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 withina 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/